# FAA incident reports: Enstrom F-28F A list on [Enstrom F-28F](https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-f-28f.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. - [Accident 20260721010279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260721010279A.md): Enstrom F-28F · Malad, ID · Jul 21, 2026 · N8624B · Substantial damage > On July 21, 2026, about 0815 mountain daylight time, an Enstrom F-28F helicopter, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Malad City, Idaho. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The… - [Incident 20260516007019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260516007019I.md): Enstrom F-28F · Helena, MT · May 16, 2026 · N857MM · Minor damage > On 16 may pilot attempted to land helicopter to a level unimproved lz in a pasture, as he was lowering the collective the right side of the helicopter appeared to settle much more than the left, the pilot then applied collective to stop the settling and the… - [Accident 20260329003769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260329003769A.md): Enstrom F-28F · Oelwein, IA · Mar 29, 2026 · N942MA · Substantial damage > Pilot had recently obtained his certification as a helicopter pilot with limited time in the airframe and experienced a tail wind gust that exceeded his capabity to control the aircraft. The aircraft's left skid forward end came in contact with the ground.… - [Accident 20220607009729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220607009729A.md): Enstrom F-28F · Greenville, OH · Jun 7, 2022 · N600TA · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On June 7, 2022, about 0935 eastern standard time, an Enstrom F28 helicopter, [privacy data omitted] sustained substantial damage when it impacted the ground at the aircraft owner?s property in Greenville, Ohio. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal… - [Accident 20210509011859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210509011859A.md): Enstrom F-28F · Palmer, AK · May 9, 2021 · N8627J · Substantial damage > Aircraft was in cruise flight at about 1.5 into sightseeing operations. While in cruise at ~350 AGL, clutch light flickered and then fully disengaged. Due to short response time, pilot was unable to reapply clutch manually. Autorotation was entered… - [Incident 20161228024619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161228024619I.md): Enstrom F-28F · Dec 28, 2016 · N52PD · No damage > Aircraft was conducting cross- country flight instruction. After take-off the CFI noted there was a smell of smoke. It was not clear where the smell was coming from (inside or outside the aircraft). The smell went away and the flight continued. Upon returning… - [Accident 20160113000809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160113000809A.md): Enstrom F-28F · Long Creek, OR · Jan 13, 2016 · N756H · Substantial damage > On 1/14/2016 this office was notified of the accident involving acft N756H that had occurred on 1/13/2016 at approx 10:00 am. I contacted grant county sheriff office and they confirmed the event. Roc was notified who contacted sheriff and NTSB. Sheriff… - [Accident 20150506008519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150506008519A.md): Enstrom F-28F · Denton, TX · May 6, 2015 · N8011Q · Destroyed > While conducting a confined area takeoff in helicopter N8011Q the aircraft failed to gain sufficient rotor speed to maintain lift as the aircraft began to translate to forward motion. The initial forward motion placed the aircraft over a dense forest… - [Accident 20140807014129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140807014129A.md): Enstrom F-28F · Tomah, WI · Aug 7, 2014 · N213BL · Substantial damage > August 7, 2014 N213BL an Enstrom F28-F helicopter crash landed in a corn field at 20526 glider ave. in Tomah Wisconsin. The helicopter was conducting aerial application operations uder 14 CFR 137. The comercial pilot was the only person on board. The pilot… - [Incident 20131011018509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131011018509I.md): Enstrom F-28F · Jordan Valley, OR · Oct 11, 2013 · N620TA · Minor damage > Aircraft lifted off and experienced a loss of power at approximately 50 feet in air. Experienced a hard landing. Damage minimal. - [Accident 20130327004259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130327004259A.md): Enstrom F-28F · Twin Falls, ID · Mar 27, 2013 · N918DK · Substantial damage > Pilot was in left traffic pattern for runway 12 twf. At approximatey 500 AGL, pilot stated engine began losing power. At 200-300 AGL engine quit. Pilot initiated forced landing. Aircraft touched down in grass area, aircraft ended up on left side resulting in… - [Incident 20120417006029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120417006029I.md): Enstrom F-28F · Pendleton, OR · Apr 17, 2012 · N171HH · Minor damage > On landing the engine lost power and the helicopter made harder than normal touch down. The left rear fitting fractured at the skid tube. The pilot thought the engine lost power due to leaning the mixture too much. - [Accident 20110829020209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110829020209A.md): Enstrom F-28F · Menominee, MI · Aug 29, 2011 · N228F · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the purpose of the company test flight was to measure collective stick forces with the collective bias disabled. The pilot, who was the helicopter's only occupant, lifted the helicopter into a hover and then hovered clear of any… - [Accident 20090801012619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090801012619A.md): Enstrm F28F · Terrell, TX · Aug 1, 2009 · N8620C · Substantial damage > (-23) On August 1, 2009, at 1040 central daylight time, a PA-22-135, N8602C, operated by [privacy data omitted] a private pilot, received substantial damage when the aircraft while landing, veered to the left of the runway, flipped over and came to rest… - [Accident 20080723843349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080723843349A.md): Enstrm F28F · Amberg, WI · Jul 23, 2008 · N8626E · Destroyed > (-23) On July 23, 2008 at approximately 1030 cdlt the pilot of this Enstrom helicopter experienced a transient yaw to the left in cruise flight approximately 1,000 AGL. The pilot initiated a precautionary landing in a field. When the stability anomoly did not… - [Incident 20080719850699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080719850699I.md): Enstrm F28F · Crandall, TX · Jul 19, 2008 · N8011Q · Minor damage > (-23) On July 19, 2008, about 0900 central daylight time, single-engine Enstrom, F-28P, helicopter, N8011Q, received minor damaged to the landing skids upon impact with terrain following a loss of control during the transition to hover over a construction… - [Incident 20080418837719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080418837719I.md): Enstrm F28F · Fairmont, WV · Apr 18, 2008 · N516BY · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > (-23) The pilot was performing a ground run on the aircraft with no intention of flight. The pilot was not wearing the seat belt and shoulder harness. The collective control friction lock was not engaged. According to eye witness, when the pilot increased… - [Accident 20070306003369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070306003369A.md): Enstrm F28F · Monmouth, OR · Mar 6, 2007 · N785M · Substantial damage > (-23) On March 6, 2007 at 11:00 am, N785M, while maneuvering for aerial application at approximately 30 feet above the ground, experienced spring capsule shaft failure and lost power. The pilot then performed an emergency landing (hard landing) into the field… - [Accident 20040807023399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040807023399A.md): Enstrm F28F · Deleon, TX · Aug 7, 2004 · N78616 · Substantial damage > (-23) On August 7, 2004 at 1505CDT, an Enstrom F-28F helicopter, N78616, registered to arrowhead helicopters, inc. p.o. box 4028, kingman, Arizona 86402, lost engine power during cruise on a sightseeing flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and… - [Incident 20040807019029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040807019029I.md): Enstrm F28F · Parma, ID · Aug 7, 2004 · N1952Z · Minor damage > (-23) On approach to pollinate a corn field, william butler, pilot of N1952Z, struck and sheared a power line. The helicopter safely landed and incurred only minor wire strike damage to the leading edges of two rotor blades. After discussing the blade damage… - [Accident 20030405011399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030405011399A.md): Enstrm F28F · Monroe, LA · Apr 5, 2003 · N86238 · Substantial damage > (-23) The student helicopter pilot was on a local solo flight when he lost control of the aircraft while practicing hovering. The pilot stated that he lost control after he turned the helicopter's tail into the wind. The aircraft impacted the ground and… - [Accident 20001010018969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001010018969A.md): Enstrm F28F · Twin Falls, ID · Oct 10, 2000 · N223RS · No damage > (-23)These flights were maintenance test flights. During the third auto-rotation of N233RS, when the collective was dropped. The engine throttle rolled off too FAR. This required the pilot to advance the throttle to increase power avail. Before he could pull… - [Incident 20000808025709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000808025709I.md): Enstrm F28F · Twin Falls, ID · Aug 8, 2000 · N8623B · Minor damage > (-23)Instructor stated that prior to training flight fuel gauge was checked and 12 gallons of fuel added to give 2 hours of flight time. The instruction flight was planned to be 1.5 hours. After completing 4 practice auto rotations, the instructor and student… - [Accident 19990227042349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990227042349A.md): Enstrm F28F · San Jose, CA · Feb 27, 1999 · N5700C · Substantial damage > (.4)The pilot and a mechanic were performing a postmaintenance test flight following tracking of the main rotor blades. One test flight had already been accomplished with no discrepancies. The pilot had not flown the helicopter during the preceding 90 days.… - [Accident 19980812020619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980812020619A.md): Enstrm F28F · Marco Island, FL · Aug 12, 1998 · N19BZ · Substantial damage > The pilot was in cruise flight when the helicopter experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot entered autorotation and selected a forced landing area. The pilot initiated a flare and applied collective pitch late. The helicopter collided with the… - [Accident 19980725017549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980725017549A.md): Enstrm F28F · Skwentna, AK · Jul 25, 1998 · N8622U · Substantial damage > Crashed en route, anchoragae, AK. (-23) on July 25, 1998, at approximately 1400, Alaska daylight time, an Enstrom F28F, N8622U helicopter landed hard after experiencing a loss of power, while counting fish for the department of fish and game on the upper… - [Accident 19980514016179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980514016179A.md): Enstrm F28F · Chicago/West Ch, IL · May 14, 1998 · N86238 · Substantial damage > Made hard downwind landing. (.4)the helicopter was substantially damaged during a hard landing and subsequent roll over during a positioning flight at the Dupage Airport. The solo student was practicing touch-and-goes on runway 19L when he asked for clearance… - [Accident 19980412006729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980412006729A.md): Enstrm F28F · Haines, AK · Apr 12, 1998 · N199LB · Substantial damage > Main rotor blade failed on hard landing from practice autorotaiton. Rotors hit tailboom. (.4)the pilot stated that he held his flare too long during a practice autorotation and allowed the tail to contact the ground. (-23)ANC98LA037 (.19) on April 12, 1998, a - [Accident 19980330010129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980330010129A.md): Enstrm F28F · Baker, OR · Mar 30, 1998 · N171HH · Substantial damage > Refueling on a road. Lifted to clear road for traffic. Vibration caused loss of control. Suspect delaminataed rotor (.4)the pilot stated that he had lifted off from a road in open terrain so that a truck could get by. He stated that the lift-off was smooth.… - [Accident 19971206037439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971206037439A.md): Enstrm F28F · John Day, OR · Dec 6, 1997 · N171HH · Substantial damage > On December 6, 1997, about 1400 pacific standard time, N171HH, an Enstrom F-28F helicoper, operated by the owner/pilot, impacted terrain during a forced landing near John Day, Oregon, and was substantially damaged. The forced landing was precipitated by a… - [Accident 19970625040829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970625040829A.md): Enstrm F28F · Riverside, CA · Jun 25, 1997 · N99YC · Substantial damage > Engine quit on climbout 200 ft AGL unable auto landed hard. Intake valve rocker shaft came loose. New engine. (.4) during takeoff, the helicopter lost power and landed hard. Postaccident examination revealed the no. 2 cylinder intake valve rocker shaft… - [Accident 19961111035009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961111035009A.md): Enstrm F28F · Gutherie, IL · Nov 11, 1996 · N86214 · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Rolled over backing up on arial taxi. Rotors hit farm truck. Plane rolled inverted and crashed. No backing dual. (-23) on 11/11/96, at approximately 1130 CST, the pilot lost control while attempting to take off from a cornfield at the edge of guthrie, IL. The… - [Incident 19950811031909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950811031909I.md): Enstrm F28A · Haines, AK · Aug 11, 1995 · N199LB · Minor damage > Landing downwind tail veered left struck a bank. - [Incident 19940805033769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940805033769I.md): Enstrm F28F · Hickley, IL · Aug 5, 1994 · N86214 · Minor damage > Demo practice autorotation. Misjudged flare. Tail rotor guard struck the ground. - [Accident 19910511015749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910511015749A.md): Enstrm F28F · Hampshire, IL · May 11, 1991 · N86214 · Substantial damage > Student helicopter pilot slowed at low altitude to look at landing site,got into settling with power. Hit ground. - [Accident 19900904045869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900904045869A.md): Enstrm F28F · Beatty, NV · Sep 4, 1990 · N8620A · Substantial damage > Landed on shale rock on top of a knoll. Skids slipped off knoll and helicopter rolled over. - [Accident 19900427013059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900427013059A.md): Enstrm F28F · Corona, CA · Apr 27, 1990 · N756H · Substantial damage > Engine quit on practice autorotations. Landed soft terrain and rolled over. 400 RPM mag drop on post accident test. - [Accident 19891114045269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891114045269A.md): Enstrm F28F · Wilmington, DE · Nov 14, 1989 · N8627J · Substantial damage > CFI told student to enrich mixture for landing. Student pulled mixture to idle cut off. Made autoroted run landing. - [Accident 19890711021899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890711021899A.md): Enstrm F28F · Oakland, CA · Jul 11, 1989 · N288 · Substantial damage > Allowed rotor RPM to decay on practice autorotation with power recovery. Unable recover hit hard. Collapsed skids. - [Incident 19881008070389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881008070389I.md): Enstrm F28F · Tampa, FL · Oct 8, 1988 · N288 > Smoke in cockpit. Declared emergency and landed. Deplaned on runway. APU generator control unit burned out. - [Accident 19880806030689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880806030689A.md): Enstrm F28F · Boca Raton, FL · Aug 6, 1988 · N280MW · Substantial damage > Report power loss. Autorotated into shallow water offshore. No defects found. May have been throttle creep. - [Accident 19880713065119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880713065119A.md): Enstrm F28F · Haines, AK · Jul 13, 1988 · N8620C · Substantial damage > Pilot failed to hold down collective with engine idling when friction lock was released. Helicopter rolled over. - [Accident 19870905050079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870905050079A.md): Enstrm F28C · Anchorage, AK · Sep 5, 1987 · N8622A · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Appears pilot lost control in climbout. Crashed into trees south of runway. Localized post impact fire. - [Accident 19861022087409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861022087409A.md): Enstrm F28F · Manhattan, NY · Oct 22, 1986 · N8617B · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Lost main rotor drive flying at low altitude. Crashed into a fence and river. Incorrect sprague clutch installed. - [Accident 19850512017919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850512017919A.md): Enstrm F28F · Carrizozo, NM · May 12, 1985 · N8618A · Destroyed > Main fuel pump seal worn, fuel leaked. Tank sending unit rusty,false fuel signal. Out of fuel. Too low for landing. - [Accident 19831115057649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831115057649A.md): Enstrm F28F · Hillsboro, OR · Nov 15, 1983 · N8622U · Substantial damage > Helicopter engine lost power on climb after takeoff. Crash occurred during autorotation landing. - [Accident 19830417013869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830417013869A.md): Enstrm F28F · Belfield, ND · Apr 17, 1983 · N8623B · Substantial damage > Touched left skid on a slope landing. Overcompensated and rolled over to the right on the downslope. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3300412') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-f-28f/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.