Enstrom 280FX Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 21 events recorded from 1988 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2024 | Russellville, KY | N280D | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm while maneuvering the helicopter low to the ground, which resulted in a loss of contr…The flight instructor’s failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm while maneuvering the helicopter low to the ground, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Lewistown, MT | N899JS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s encounter with low light conditions and snow-cove…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s encounter with low light conditions and snow-covered terrain. |
| Aug 25, 2021 | Llanfachreth, OF | G-OJBB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 20, 2009 | Dacono, CO | N409LH | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 19, 2009 | Wendover, UT | N280AD | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from an inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots and their failure to ensure that …A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from an inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots and their failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Aug 06, 2008 | Aurora, CO | N285SH | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper planning and decision making resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the p…The pilot's improper planning and decision making resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's premature application of collective resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage. |
| Jun 11, 2007 | Taylorsville, KY | N93GP | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper prefight inspection of the helicopter. |
| Mar 02, 2003 | Ruston, LA | N383MA | Incident | substantial | The separation of the upper tail cone as a result of a fractured bolt due to fatigue. |
| Apr 29, 2002 | Alsatia, LA | N383MA | Incident | substantial | The main rotor contact to the tail boom resulting from the pilot leaving the helicopter unattended while the rotors were engaged. |
| Aug 08, 2001 | OURAY, CO | N724BF | Incident | substantial |
the partial loss of engine power due to the slippage of the wastegate linkage as a result of the plunger on the linkage being undertorqued by an unkno…the partial loss of engine power due to the slippage of the wastegate linkage as a result of the plunger on the linkage being undertorqued by an unknown person. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 30, 1992 | WENATCHEE, WA | N86239 | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: OBJECT (FENCE POST) AND WINDSHIELD DIRTY (FOGGY) |
| Oct 01, 1989 | BERLIN, NY | N413DB | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. |
| Jul 16, 1988 | MENOMINEE, MI | N280FX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |