N214MMENSTROM F28C 1991-04-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

ENSTROM F28C S/N: 355

Summary

On April 29, 1991, a Enstrom F28C (N214MM) was involved in an accident near Palm Springs, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN ENGINE POWER LOSS AND INFLIGHT FIRE DUE TO A LOOSE FUEL CONNECTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA188. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N214MM.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 29, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA188
Location
PALM SPRINGS, CA
Event ID
20001212X16827
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM RESULTING IN AN ENGINE POWER LOSS AND INFLIGHT FIRE DUE TO A LOOSE FUEL CONNECTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
355
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
F28C EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX91LA188