How many accidents has the Enstrom F28A had?

The NTSB has recorded 15 events involving the Enstrom F28A: 1 fatal, 1 serious, 2 minor injuries, and 11 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Enstrom F28A a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Enstrom F28A has 15 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Enstrom F28A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 15 events recorded from 1982 to 2007.

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Fatal (2 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jan 05, 2007	Bruceville, TX	N764PC	Incident	substantial	The instructor pilot's improper demonstration of an autorotation, resulting in the helicopter's main rotor blades impacting the ground.
Feb 03, 2001	Napoleon, OH	N98PM	Incident	substantial	The fatigue failure in the fillet radius of the mast, which resulted in the separation of the main rotor system.
Jul 24, 1998	PLEASANTON, CA	N288Q	Incident	substantial	The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor was the downhill terrain.
Aug 27, 1993	MERIDEN, CT	N269Q	Incident	substantial	THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Jun 14, 1992	HANFORD, CA	N159Q	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DURING THE TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT AND UNFAVOR… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM DURING THE TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT AND UNFAVORABLE WINDS THAT EXISTED AT THE TIME OF TAKEOFF.
Jun 05, 1992	MALVERN, PA	N296Q	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT ABRUPTLY MOVED THE CYCLIC REARWARD WHICH RESULTED IN THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES STRIKING AND SEPARATING THE TAIL BOOM. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT… THE PILOT ABRUPTLY MOVED THE CYCLIC REARWARD WHICH RESULTED IN THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES STRIKING AND SEPARATING THE TAIL BOOM. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT MUDDY FIELD.
Sep 08, 1989	BOSTON, MA	N203Q	Incident	substantial	FAILUE OF PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER WHEN A PASSENGER INADVERTENTLY PUSHED THE CYCLIC CONTROL. THE FENCE (NEAR THE HELIPAD) WAS CONS… FAILUE OF PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER WHEN A PASSENGER INADVERTENTLY PUSHED THE CYCLIC CONTROL. THE FENCE (NEAR THE HELIPAD) WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR.
Jul 16, 1988	PORT ISABEL, TX	N9087	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 27, 1988	LA VERNE, CA	N4898	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 27, 1983	LEBANON, OR	N9240	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 10, 1982	HAMMONTON, NJ	N22BF	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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