N296QENSTROM F28A 1992-06-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ENSTROM F28A S/N: 375

Summary

On June 05, 1992, a Enstrom F28A (N296Q) was involved in an incident near Malvern, PA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT ABRUPTLY MOVED THE CYCLIC REARWARD WHICH RESULTED IN THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES STRIKING AND SEPARATING THE TAIL BOOM. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT MUDDY FIELD.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA100. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N296Q.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 5, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA100
Location
MALVERN, PA
Event ID
20001211X14960
Coordinates
40.030647, -75.509490
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT ABRUPTLY MOVED THE CYCLIC REARWARD WHICH RESULTED IN THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES STRIKING AND SEPARATING THE TAIL BOOM. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT MUDDY FIELD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
375
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
F28A EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
F-28A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STEFFENS ROBERT S
Address
PO BOX 5
City
PEAPACK
State / Zip Code
NJ 07977-0005
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC92LA100