N552H

Substantial
None

ENSTROM F-28C S/N: 347

Summary

On October 02, 1991, a Enstrom F-28C (N552H) was involved in an incident near Evergreen, CO. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IN FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH A SUDDEN DOWNDRAFT. A FACTOR WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN AIRCRAFT TYPE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN92LA001. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N552H.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 2, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN92LA001
Location
EVERGREEN, CO
Event ID
20001212X18282
Coordinates
39.629707, -105.339904
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IN FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH A SUDDEN DOWNDRAFT. A FACTOR WAS: THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN AIRCRAFT TYPE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
347
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
F-28C EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WICK MICHAEL L
Address
2321 5400 RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DELTA
State / Zip Code
CO 81416-9444
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# DEN92LA001