Enstrom F-28A

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Accident 20251228019712AEnstrom F-28A · Hammonton, NJEnstrom F-28A helicopter collided mid-air with an Enstrom 280C after departure from N81. Both helicopters observed to be flying in close proximity to each other shortly before the accident. The helicopters were slightly staggered from each other and flying on…Dec 28, 2025 · N520H · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 20210728012049AEnstrom F-28A · Mountian Home, IDOn July 28 pilot[privacy data omitted] determined the helicopter needed fuel. He was unsure about the fuel quantity so he put in 2-3 gallons of fuel. While flying/ taxiing to the fuel point the pilot diverted around the fuel point because of the number of…Jul 28, 2021 · N46MU · Substantial damageIncident 20210407001799IEnstrom F-28A · Springdale, ARInvestigation: on April 7, 2021 at 1800 local at kasg, the pilot of N9274 while on a solo helicopter flight was performing hovering autorotations on the field sod area when the lading gear contacted a soft muddy area causing the aircraft to yaw, and…Apr 7, 2021 · N9274 · Minor damageAccident 20191231022339AEnstrom F-28A · Danbury, TXAircraft experienced power loss while flying approximately 100 feet above tree tops pilot initiated an autorotation landing when the aircraft landed the skids stuck in soft mud causing the aircraft to pitch forward the main rotors struck the tail cutting of…Dec 31, 2019 · N57SJ · DestroyedIncident 20191013017139IEnstrom F-28A · Chugiak, AKThe aircraft was recently rebuilt and conducting its first flight. Off airport inital flight with uneven terrian and tall trees. Airman conducted ground runs prior to numerous hover power checks at multiple altitudes up to 25 ft AGL. Hover checks confirmed…Oct 13, 2019 · N286Q · Minor damageIncident 20171204022659IEnstrom F-28A · Chino, CAWhile conducting flight operations near the Chino Airport (cno) PIC noted engine running rough. PIC was unable to maintain engine RPM and altitude and made emergency landing in field north of cno.Dec 4, 2017 · N90775 · No damageAccident 20140129001159AEnstrom F-28A · Memphis, TNOn January 29th 2014 at approximately 3:15 pm, N24RB an Enstrom F28A was conducting an instructional flight. The PIC was the certified flight instructor (CFI) giving instruction to the pilot under instruction. The helicopter was performing a stuck pedal…Jan 29, 2014 · N24RB · Substantial damageIncident 20130802014669IEnstrom F-28A · Memphis, TNDuring cruise level flight, the aircraft was struck by a bird breaking out the left-hand windshield. The bird did not enter the aircraft. The glass/plexiglas stayed in tact until just prior to landing. The aircraft landed safely at mem international airport.…Aug 2, 2013 · N24RB · Minor damageAccident 20130726019429AEnstrom F-28A · Danbury, TXOn July 26, 2013 the houston flight standards district office (FSDO) was notified of a helicopter crash in Danbury, Texas. The aircraft was reported as N287Q, an Enstrom F28A helicopter. The pilots were reported as [privacy data omitted] and [privacy data…Jul 26, 2013 · N287Q · DestroyedAccident 20130619013199AEnstrom F-28A · Danbury, TXOn June 19, 2013 upon arrival at Salaika Airport (07TA) at 1330 the helicopter owner escorted us to the accident site located in a pasture one half mile north of the airport. The helicopter was laying on its right side with the nose pointing east. The tail…Jun 19, 2013 · N485PM · DestroyedAccident 20120916026749AEnstrom F-28A · Fort Worth, TXAirman stated that he was hover taxiing into a refueling area with a strong left croswind. Upon landing the helicopter tail shifted to the right and struck a fuel pump.Sep 16, 2012 · N194E · Substantial damageAccident 20070105000439AEnstrm F28A · Bruceville, TX(-23) The flight instructor was demonstrating a hovering autorotation to a student. When the helicopter contacted the ground it pitched forward until the rotor blades and nose contacted the ground. When the helicopter returned to an upright position the main…Jan 5, 2007 · N764PC · Substantial damageAccident 20051030032119AEnstrm F28A · Portland, IN(-23) On October 30, 2005, at 2017 EST a Enstrom F-28A N266Q, registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted] made forced landing into a farm field approximately 1.5 miles north west of Portland airport Indiana (pld). The aircraft had just departed pld, where…Oct 30, 2005 · N266Q · Substantial damageAccident 20041121034089AEnstrm F28A · Smyrna, TN(-23) Pilot stated he lost power on landing resulting in a hard landing in soft dirt breaking the left skid and rolling the aircraft on its left side. Examination of the helicopter and engine by the factory representative, two helicopter mechanics, and two…Nov 21, 2004 · N9235 · Substantial damageAccident 20040823019509AEnstrm F28A · Leroy, MN(-23) Pilot lifted off from pad, climbed to approximately 20 feet and aircraft started to lose power. Pilot performed a right hand descending turn into an open field adjacent and 1000 feet west of departure point. Pilot attempted run-on landing and touched…Aug 23, 2004 · N9573 · Substantial damageAccident 20030412009359AEnstrm F28A · Lino Lakes, MN(-23) On 04/12/2003, at 2123 CDT, an Enstrom F28-A owned by jeff homich and operated by lawrence e. kapplinger crashed in a field while practicing hovering and landings. VFR night conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received…Apr 12, 2003 · N26HW · Substantial damageAccident 20011003032339AEnstrm F28A · Arcadiatownship, MI(-23) N137E was on a flight from omans heliport (pvt 6M18) to dupont-lapeer airport (D95), lapeer Michigan for the purpose of tracking and balancing rotor blades after maintenance. The helicopter crashed enroute to lapeer. Witnesses stated they heard the…Oct 3, 2001 · N137E · No damage · 1 fatalAccident 20010618019559AEnstrm F28A · Eldridge, IA(-23) Mr. Hopper stated the engine quit on takeoff. He noticed the yellow electric fuel pump light flash at about the same time. The helicopter was at an altitude of 17 feet and an airspeed of 13 to 15 knots when this happened. The aircraft's POH,…Jun 18, 2001 · N612B · No damageAccident 20010605014229AEnstrm F28A · Double Spring, AL(.19)On June 5, 2001, about 1630 central daylight time, an Enstrom F28A, N9565, registered to a private individual, rolled over while lifting off a trailer at the Double springs-Winston county airport, Double springs, Alabama. Visual meteorological conditions…Jun 5, 2001 · N9565 · Substantial damageIncident 20010214017339IEnstrm F28A · Koblerville, Northern Mariana Islands(-23) Pilot was practicing autorotations in helicopter. During power recovery, engine hesitated when throttle was advance too fast. Hard landing caused damage to skid.Feb 14, 2001 · N291Q · Minor damageIncident 20000420020309IEnstrm F28A · Norwood, MA(-23)Aircraft had just landed and was hovering 2 feet off the ground above helicopter (heliport). Engine area caught on fire. Pilot landed a/c and tried to extinguish flame.Apr 20, 2000 · N46MU · Substantial damageAccident 19990612006989AEnstrm F28A · Cincinnati, OH1973 Enstrom F-28A helicopter encountered a wind shift on take-off and spun into some ropes around the take-off area, the ropes caught the left skid, the acft experienced tail rotor failure, the pilot attempted to auto-rotate the acft, the acft struck the…Jun 12, 1999 · N9588 · DestroyedAccident 19980723017639AEnstrm F28A · Pleasanton, CA(.4)The dual student performed an off-airport pinnacle landing. The CFI stated that the helicopter began to vibrate and moved sideways so he rolled on power. By the time the helicopter reached the edge of the landing area, the RPM had decreased and he could…Jul 23, 1998 · N288Q · Substantial damageIncident 19980709021919IEnstrm F28A · Danbury, TXFirst solo on second approach land fast and hard. Tail rotor hit ground. Damaged drive shaft and tail boom.Jul 9, 1998 · N287Q · Minor damageAccident 19980312003169AEnstrm F28A · Cincinnati, OHHeli was in the pattern for rwy 6/24, on take off the acft climbed to apprx 50FT when the tail rotor shaft failed. (-23) on March 12, 1998, at 1625 EST, an Enstrom F-28A helicopter, registered to new horizons helicopters, made a hard landing at Blue ash…Mar 12, 1998 · N4884 · Substantial damageAccident 19970112000329AEnstrm F28A · Obyan, Northern Mariana IslandsEngine power lose. Cyclic control rod seperated. Main rotor blade severed tail drive shaft. Aircraft impacted water.Jan 12, 1997 · N9087 · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19960421012579IEnstrm F28A · Lake Havasu Cit, AZNarrative: conducting over water aerial photography of boats, acft began to settle from 30-35 feet on downwind pass. Pilot began turn to upwind direction and was attempting to increase RPM with governor beep switch. Acft continued to settle and pilot elected…Apr 21, 1996 · N4874 · Minor damageAccident 19960316004379AEnstrm F28AOn departure, engine sputtered. Attempted to return, engine failed, autorotated, landed. Hit tail boom.Mar 16, 1996 · N9574 · Substantial damageIncident 19950709021169IEnstrm F28A · Philadelphia, PATook off from helipad and settled into river. Lost rotor RPM during transitional lift.Jul 9, 1995 · N203Q · Minor damageAccident 19941015034939AEnstrm F28A · Shelburne, VTBegan uncontrolled spin on landing approach. Landed in trees. Had entered loss of tailrotor effect. Failed to note.Oct 15, 1994 · N9238 · Substantial damageAccident 19940816021569AEnstrm F28A · Stewartsville, NJReported power loss. Autorotated to hard landing due low rotor RPM. Chopped tailboom. No engine anomalies found.Aug 16, 1994 · N13CM · Substantial damageAccident 19940809021069AEnstrm F28A · Bangor, MELost control avoiding fast moving light that appeared on collision course struck trees. Origin light unknown.Aug 9, 1994 · N292Q · Substantial damageIncident 19940520021889IEnstrm F28A · Sacramento, CALost power en route. Auto rotated to ground. NR3 intake valve stuck open and bent causing valve train failure.May 20, 1994 · N288QIncident 19940501014769IEnstrm F28A · Mountain Green, UTPilot hit a power line while flying at low altitude due to low ceiling. Enter autoratation. Landed on highway.May 1, 1994 · N9270 · Minor damageIncident 19940414016059IEnstrm F28A · Danbury, TXStudent rolled throttle to idle inadvertently. Power failure, made a hard landing.Apr 14, 1994 · N287Q · Minor damageAccident 19930827031609AEnstrm F28A · Meriden, CTLost power on practice autorotation. Impacted ground. Bounced and main rotors chopped tail. Water in fuel system.Aug 27, 1993 · N269Q · Substantial damageIncident 19930822041779IEnstrm F28A · New Richmond, OHOn takeoff from pad on a bluff aircraft descended below bluff. Rotorspeed slowing down. Landed in 10 feet of water.Aug 22, 1993 · N4884 · Minor damageAccident 19930627020689AEnstrm F28A · Ironton, OHReported engine miss. Tail rotor struck trees on reported precautionary landing. No anomalies found.Jun 27, 1993 · N9555 · Substantial damageIncident 19930606036109IEnstrm F28A · Miami, FLEngine lost power after liftoff.Jun 6, 1993 · N157QAccident 19921011041609AEnstrm F28A · Kitts Hill, OHStruck wires while landing in a farm field. Wires 16 feet AGL hard to see. Poles hidden by trees.Oct 11, 1992 · N249Q · Substantial damageIncident 19920914045499IEnstrm F28A · Garapan, PSLost engine power on sightseeing flight. Autorotation to water. Had NR3 cylinder valve failure.Sep 14, 1992 · N9087Accident 19920913036529AEnstrm F28A · Shelbyville, KYBelieved engine problem. Made hard impact in a field on precautionary landing. None found. No license or medical.Sep 13, 1992 · N950SC · Substantial damageAccident 19920614020019AEnstrm F28A · Hanford, CALost lift on downwind takeoff. Impacted hard,rolled forward. Rotors hit ground. Gross weight and downwind factors.Jun 14, 1992 · N159Q · Substantial damageAccident 19920605018829AEnstrm F28A · Malvern, PAHeavy rain shower prevented landing at base. Landed in muddy field. Front of skids sunk in mud. Chopped tail boom.Jun 5, 1992 · N296Q · Substantial damageIncident 19920302013789IEnstrm F28A · Jackson County, OHAircraft clipped and cut electrical powerlines while attempting to land in an open field.Mar 2, 1992 · N249Q · Minor damageIncident 19911214062149IEnstrm F28A · Tulsa, OKStruck powerlines during air taxi to approach end of runway. Autorotated to ground.Dec 14, 1991 · N1150R · Minor damageAccident 19910411010119AEnstrm F28A · Grand Ledge, MIWhile aerial taxiing in from a night dual a skid contacted terrain causing a dynamic rollover. Visual cues limited.Apr 11, 1991 · N294Q · Substantial damageAccident 19910406009149AEnstrm F28A · Leetonia, OHSettled into trees while hovering to land in open field. Gusty strong surface winds in area.Apr 6, 1991 · N58KC · Substantial damageIncident 19910309010849IEnstrm F28B · Meriden, CTHelicopter turned during hover in strong crosswind. Left skid hit ground and aircraft rolled over on its side.Mar 9, 1991 · N9584 · Minor damageAccident 19900824036249AEnstrm F28A · Ravenna, OHEngine lost power shortly after takeoff. Rotors hit uneven ground landing. Fuel contaminated by fuel cell sealant.Aug 24, 1990 · N9597 · Substantial damage
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