How many accidents has the Enstrom F28C had?

The NTSB has recorded 19 events involving the Enstrom F28C: 4 fatal, 3 serious, 3 minor injuries, and 9 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Enstrom F28C a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Enstrom F28C has 19 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Enstrom F28C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 19 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

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Fatal (4 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
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.
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.
Aug 20, 1992	IRWINDALE, CA	N595H	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE LANDING FLARE DURING A PRACTICE AUTOROTATION.
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
Jul 14, 1983	BRANDYWINE, MD	N582H	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1982	PHOENIX, AZ	N5688N	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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