Enstrom F28C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 19 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 02, 2026 | Leeds, UT | N5692Y | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 18, 2008 | Mosby, MO | N56895 | Minor | destroyed |
A loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's decision to discontinue the autorotation when he thought engine power had been restor…A 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. |
| Aug 11, 2006 | Independence, OH | N303MM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM leading to his failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the hard landing. |
| Jul 01, 2000 | RAVENNA, OH | N20PZ | Minor | substantial | the student pilot's loss of helicopter control after suffering a stroke in flight. |
| Nov 02, 1999 | PENDLETON, OR | N635H | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Failure to maintain clearance from the runway surface while maneuvering at low altitude, and inadequate remedial action after the tail rotor struck th…Failure to maintain clearance from the runway surface while maneuvering at low altitude, and inadequate remedial action after the tail rotor struck the surface. |
| Jun 23, 1999 | KAUNAKAKAI, HI | N595H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot encountered a dust devil during the takeoff transition from a dirt and grass area resulting in a loss of vision, disorientation, and subsequ…The 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. |
| Mar 19, 1995 | SAN GORGONIO, CA | N5693W | Incident | destroyed | the pilot's selection of an inadequate terrain clearance altitude while overflying mountainous terrain. |
| Dec 11, 1994 | CABAZON, CA | N214MM | Incident | substantial |
AN UNKNOWN EVENT (PRESUMABLY A COMPONENT/SYSTEM FAILURE) THAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF DRIVE TRAIN POWER TO THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM. FACTORS RELATED TO THE A…AN UNKNOWN EVENT (PRESUMABLY A COMPONENT/SYSTEM FAILURE) THAT RESULTED IN LOSS OF DRIVE TRAIN POWER TO THE MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE OBSTRUCTION (TRANSMISSION LINE) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. |
| Jun 17, 1993 | GORDON, KY | N200NH | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE WIRE. |
| Aug 20, 1992 | IRWINDALE, CA | N595H | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE LANDING FLARE DURING A PRACTICE AUTOROTATION. |
| Apr 29, 1991 | PALM SPRINGS, CA | N214MM | Serious (1) | substantial | INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN ENGINE POWER LOSS AND INFLIGHT FIRE DUE TO A LOOSE FUEL CONNECTION. |
| Sep 07, 1990 | SANTA PAULA, CA | N51633 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE EXCESSIVE APPROACH SPEED TO THE PINNACLE LANDING POINT AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED LANDING FLARE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIEN…THE EXCESSIVE APPROACH SPEED TO THE PINNACLE LANDING POINT AND THE PILOT'S DELAYED LANDING FLARE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION. |
| Jun 07, 1990 | CAMAS, WA | N51729 | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF A SPRAG CLUTCH IN THE ROTOR-DRIVE MECHANISM, AT AN ALTITUDE AND POSITION THAT PRECLUDED OR LIMITED THE POSSIBILITY OF A SUCCESSFUL OUTC…THE FAILURE OF A SPRAG CLUTCH IN THE ROTOR-DRIVE MECHANISM, AT AN ALTITUDE AND POSITION THAT PRECLUDED OR LIMITED THE POSSIBILITY OF A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME. |
| Apr 08, 1989 | PADRE ISLAND, TX | N51774 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION. THE ADVERSE WEATHER WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Jan 31, 1987 | BOCA RATON, FL | N8627H | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| May 12, 1986 | TURNAGAIN, AK | N51726 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 1983 | BRANDYWINE, MD | N582H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 07, 1983 | MESA, AZ | N51684 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 31, 1982 | PHOENIX, AZ | N5688N | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |