# NTSB MIA77DKG47: Enstrom F28A, N287Q, Flovilla, GA, June 19, 1977

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: June 19, 1977
- Place: Flovilla, GA · FLOVILLA, GA
- Location: 33.2524° N, 83.9029° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Flovilla, GA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.2524&lon=-83.9029&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report October 5, 1977
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 147164
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA77DKG47
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKG47

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-2027  77/6/19    FLOVILLA,GA         ENSTROM F28A        CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 45, 621
        TIME - 1900                    N287Q               PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 390 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          SNELLVILLE,GA               FLOVILLA,GA
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           HARD LANDING                                             TAKEOFF: ABORTED
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS
           PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR R.P.M.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N287Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N287Q-2016-09-14), registration cancelled 2016-09-14, S/N 303, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: ENSTROM F28A
- Registry model: [Enstrom F-28A](https://openairdocs.org/model/enstrom-f-28a) (registry code 3300406) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Helicopter
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19770619017149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770619017149A), Jun 19, 1977: Enstrm F28A, Flovilla, GA, Substantial damage

## Other investigations on N287Q (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN13LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA437), Jul 26, 2013: Enstrom F-28A (N287Q), Danbury, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of collective control for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage.
- [NTSB FTW90LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA099), Apr 22, 1990: Enstrom F-28A (N287Q), Danbury, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID WIRES DURING THE FINAL STAGE OF AN APPROACH TO A CONFINED AREA. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE OPERATOR'S…

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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