Enstrom 280 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 86 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | Waterford, CA | N402TA | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from water while operating at a low altitude. |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Colchester, VT | N36DK | Serious (1) | destroyed |
An in-flight fire originating in the engine compartment near the turbocharger from a source that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of …An in-flight fire originating in the engine compartment near the turbocharger from a source that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of engine power and led to an autorotation and a hard landing. |
| Sep 03, 2011 | Heber City, UT | N280AD | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to ensure that there was sufficient fuel onboard to conduct the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhau…The pilot’s failure to ensure that there was sufficient fuel onboard to conduct the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the severity of the passengers’ injuries was the operator’s failure to provide adequate restraints for the passengers. |
| Mar 04, 2010 | Goshen, IN | N327TB | Serious (1) | substantial |
The inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the d…The inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the disconnected fuel tank sending unit. |
| Aug 12, 2005 | Saulsville, WV | N5691B | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate remedial action following a loss of control during the landing approach. |
| Jun 15, 2003 | West Branch, MI | N5695D | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered. |
| Aug 25, 2002 | COOPERSVILLE, MI | N51689 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wires. Additional factors were the transmission wires and the sunglare. |
| May 21, 1997 | CLARKSBURG, NJ | N613LG | Serious (1) | — | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the hangar. |
| Feb 19, 1997 | LUCASVILLE, OH | N51662 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot in command failure to maintain rotor rpm. |
| Sep 26, 1987 | BOUNTIFUL, UT | N5692D | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 21, 1983 | PONTIAC, MI | N5692L | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 05, 1982 | RAYLAND, OH | N239Q | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |