Enstrom F-28C
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NTSB WPR26LA094Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportEnstrom F28C · Leeds, UTOn February 2, 2026, at about 1301 mountain standard time, an Enstrom F-28C helicopter, registration N5692Y, was substantially damaged near Leeds, Utah. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. At the time of the accident, the helicopter was being…NTSB ANC23LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm on takeoff, which resulted in a forced run-on landing.NTSB ERA21LA357Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom F28 · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an out-of-ground effect hover in a gusty wind, due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB ERA19TA005Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F28 · Bridgeville, DEThe pilot's mismanagement of collective pitch control during takeoff from an area with numerous obstacles, which resulted in the helicopter entering a low rotor rpm state and a forced hard landing.NTSB WPR17LA158Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F 28C · Ontario, CAThe student pilot's mismanagement of the main rotor rpm, which resulted in low rotor rpm, a high descent rate, and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN15CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F 28C · Romeoville, ILThe certified flight instructor (CFI) did not maintain directional control during a downwind emergency running landing to soft muddy terrain, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the CFI's delayed or insufficient remedial…NTSB WPR15CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F28 - C · Shelby, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM during a low altitude operation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA13LA433Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Bloomsburg, PAThe relieved pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor blades after he exited the helicopter.NTSB CEN13CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Lanesboro, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while making an off-airport landing with a gusty tailwind.NTSB CEN13LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Abilene, TXThe flight instructor's failure to conduct an autorotation following the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor and the student pilot to visually check fuel levels to ensure adequate…NTSB WPR12LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28 · Kalispell, MTA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11LA414Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C-2 · Blair, NEThe failure of a tail rotor pitch change link due to the retaining bolt becoming separated in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ERA11CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA10CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with settling with power while hovering downwind.NTSB DEN08LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Mosby, MOA loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's decision to discontinue the autorotation when he thought engine power had been restored. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude and excessive airspeed.NTSB NYC06CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Smoketown, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing pedal turns at a hover, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB DEN05LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Morrison, COthe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during the approach which resulted in a landing short of the helipad.NTSB MIA05CA030Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Panama City Bch, FLThe pilot's improper refueling of the helicopter resulting in loss of engine power do to fuel exhaustion and damage to the helicopter during the subsequent hard forced landing.NTSB CHI04IA018Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Lapeer, MIComplete failure of the right anti-torque cable while on final approach for landing. A factor was the diminished tail rotor control resulting from the broken cable.NTSB CHI03LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Kankakee, ILThe pilot misjudged flare which led to a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives when he exceeded the airplane's weight and balance.NTSB CHI03LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Waverly, IAThe main rotor blade push-pull rods being corroded, sustaining fatigue, and separating in cruise and the main rotor blade contacting the tail boom during the emergency landing. Factors were the diminished aircraft control and the vibrations encountered during…NTSB DEN03LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Morrison, COthe pilot not maintaining clearance from the telephone lines during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot not being able to see the telephone lines, the low altitude, and the dark night.NTSB DEN02LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Medicine Bow, WYthe unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency autorotation, following a partial loss of engine power. Factors contributing to this accident were fuel contamination (water), the low altitude, the high winds, and the tailwind.NTSB LAX02LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Stockton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the water tower during takeoff. Also causal was the pilot's selection of a confined area for the landing and subsequent takeoff.NTSB SEA02LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Hot Springs, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for unfavorable wind conditions. Factors include unfavorable/shifting winds, and a tailwind gust.NTSB DEN01LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Elizabeth, COthe loss of engine power during approach for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB LAX01LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Hollister, CAthe pilot's inadequate use of the antitorque controls and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the takeoff initial climb.NTSB MIA01LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Orlando, FLa fire due to a broken and separated turbocharger exhaust which allowed hot exhaust to ignite the engine shroud.NTSB IAD00LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Ravenna, OHthe student pilot's loss of helicopter control after suffering a stroke in flight.NTSB SEA00LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Kennewick, WAThe pilot's exceedance of the helicopter's hovering capabilities in a downwind hover. Factors included tailwind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation being conducted, and trees in the area where the helicopter settled.NTSB SEA00FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Pendleton, ORFailure to maintain clearance from the runway surface while maneuvering at low altitude, and inadequate remedial action after the tail rotor struck the surface.NTSB LAX99LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Kaunakakai, HIThe pilot encountered a dust devil during the takeoff transition from a dirt and grass area resulting in a loss of vision, disorientation, and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB SEA99LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Pendleton, ORA loss of power due to water contamination of the fuel. Factors include the inability of the helicopter to perform a successful autorotation immediately after takeoff.NTSB FTW98LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C-2 · Broomfield, COwater contamination in the fuel, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced (autorotative) landing. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness; and a high obstruction in the emergency landing area.NTSB NYC98FA018Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Fairview, PAinadequate maintenance, which led to detonation and a melted piston, and subsequent power loss.NTSB NYC97LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-280C · Sharon, VTThe pilot's improper decision to descend and fly at 100 feet over a river and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with wires.NTSB LAX97LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Sacaton, AZthe pilot's improper use of the collective by not maintaining rotor rpm during takeoff from a confined area.NTSB FTW97LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Lake Jackson, TXThe failure of the #2 cylinder for an undetermined reason which resulted in an exhaust leak that melted an oil line.NTSB SEA97FA003Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Spokane, WAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA96LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Defuniak Spring, FLThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and inadvertent descent, due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with trees. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's…NTSB BFO96LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28-280C · Blue Ash, OHthe commercial pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during hover-taxi operations. Related factors the tailwind, the nearby obstacle, and the misjudged maneuver to avoid obstacles.NTSB LAX95LA332Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Livermore, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel load determination procedures which resulted in fuel exhaustion. In addition, the pilot's delayed and improper use of the collective and cyclic flight controls following the engine failure led to his failure to maintain…NTSB LAX95LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C-2 · San Gorgonio, CAthe pilot's selection of an inadequate terrain clearance altitude while overflying mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX95LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · La Verne, CAan inadvertant entry into a settling with power condition and the flight instructor's inability to correct the situation due to an inadequate altitude above ground.NTSB SEA93FA178Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Seattle, WAShorted magneto condensers. Factors include a hidden obstruction in the landing area, and a reduction in rotor RPM from attempting to avoid the obstruction.NTSB NYC93GA151Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Gallipolis, OHThe pilot's improper use of the collective and throttle which resulted in a low rotor rpm condition and a loss of control, and an inflight collision with the terrain.NTSB DEN93LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Boulder, COA failure by the pilot flying to adequately compensate for wind conditions which led to a loss of tail rotor control. A factor was: inadequate supervision by the pilot in command.NTSB NYC93FA115Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Gordon, KYThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the wire.NTSB CHI93LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Buckner, MOThe nut backing off the connecting rod bolt resulting in rod failure. A factor involved in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot in command to make a run on landing.NTSB LAX92LA362Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Irwindale, CAThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare during a practice autorotation.
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