How many accidents has the Enstrom F28F had?

The NTSB has recorded 10 events involving the Enstrom F28F: 1 fatal, 1 serious, 1 minor injuries, and 7 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Enstrom F28F a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Enstrom F28F has 10 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Enstrom F28F Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 10 events recorded from 1983 to 2008.

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Fatal (3 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 23, 2008	Amberg, WI	N8626E	Incident	substantial	The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during a forced landing following a loss of engine power due to a cylinder head separation. Contributi… The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during a forced landing following a loss of engine power due to a cylinder head separation. Contributing to the accident was the tree.
Mar 30, 1998	BAKER, OR	N171HH	Incident	substantial	Fatigue failure of the steel tubing pylon structure. Factors include inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel of damage after a previous accide… Fatigue failure of the steel tubing pylon structure. Factors include inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel of damage after a previous accident.
Apr 24, 1993	MIDDLE RIVER, MN	N81HF	Incident	substantial	THE TOTAL FAILURE OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM'S MAGNETO.
Sep 06, 1990	BEATTY, NV	N8620A	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ON WHICH TO LAND. LOOSE SHALE ROCK AND SLOPING DOWNHILL TERRAIN WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
Apr 27, 1990	CORONA, CA	N756H	Incident	substantial	THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE'S RIGHT MAGNETO, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Jul 11, 1989	OAKLAND, CA	N288	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM THROUGHOUT THE AUTOROTATION.
Oct 26, 1983	CHINO, CA	N8621X	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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