Enstrom 280 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 86 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

86

All Events

46

Incidents

11

Minor

12

Serious

15

Fatal (25 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 28, 1983 KENT, WA N652H Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 17, 1983 FRISCO, TX N51738 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 02, 1983 NEW MARKET, NH N587H Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 28, 1983 OPELOUSAS, LA N56932 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 24, 1983 GOSHEN, CA N51763 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 17, 1982 NORTH PLAINS, OR N5686Z Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 29, 1982 SPRING GREEN, WI N5698M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 07, 1982 STEAMBOAT SPRIN, CO N5693R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1982 RAYLAND, OH N239Q Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 26, 1982 GRANGER, WY N629H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 02, 1982 MIDWAY, UT N51735 Incident destroyed 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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