N51729ENSTROM F28C 1990-06-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ENSTROM F28C S/N: 420

Summary

On June 07, 1990, a Enstrom F28C (N51729) was involved in an incident near Camas, WA. 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 FAILURE OF A SPRAG CLUTCH IN THE ROTOR-DRIVE MECHANISM, AT AN ALTITUDE AND POSITION THAT PRECLUDED OR LIMITED THE POSSIBILITY OF A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA116. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N51729.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 7, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA116
Location
CAMAS, WA
Event ID
20001212X23561
Coordinates
45.640892, -122.369194
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF A SPRAG CLUTCH IN THE ROTOR-DRIVE MECHANISM, AT AN ALTITUDE AND POSITION THAT PRECLUDED OR LIMITED THE POSSIBILITY OF A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
420
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
F28C EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ALPINE FOREST PRODUCTS INC
Address
936 NE 126TH AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
OR 97230
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# SEA90LA116