N493HENSTROM 280 1990-04-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ENSTROM 280 S/N: 1014

Summary

On April 22, 1990, a Enstrom 280 (N493H) was involved in an incident near Thornton, PA. 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: FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A CONFINED AREA. FACTORS INCLUDE GUSTY WINDS AND HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N493H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 22, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA090
Location
THORNTON, PA
Event ID
20001212X23015
Coordinates
39.890300, -75.529220
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER CLIMB RATE AFTER TAKEOFF FROM A CONFINED AREA. FACTORS INCLUDE GUSTY WINDS AND HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
1014
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
280 EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AMI INCORPORATED
Address
1055 W STRASBURG ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST CHESTER
State / Zip Code
PA 19380
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# NYC90LA090