N287Q

Substantial
Minor

ENSTROM F-28A S/N: 303

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 22, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90LA099
Location
DANBURY, TX
Event ID
20001212X22928
Coordinates
29.220949, -95.340698
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID WIRES DURING THE FINAL STAGE OF AN APPROACH TO A CONFINED AREA. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS AFTER HE LANDED THE FIRST TIME.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N287Q
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
303
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
F-28A EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
475 STEAMBOAT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREENWICH
State / Zip Code
CT 06830-7144
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# FTW90LA099