N5699MENSTROM F28F 1988-12-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

ENSTROM F28F S/N: 509

Summary

On December 12, 1988, a Enstrom F28F (N5699M) was involved in an accident near Bradford, NH. 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: AN INFLIGHT CONTACT WITH TREES DURING TAKEOFF AFTER THE STUDENT PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO HIS FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE WINDS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5699M.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 12, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC89LA048
Location
BRADFORD, NH
Event ID
20001213X27495
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INFLIGHT CONTACT WITH TREES DURING TAKEOFF AFTER THE STUDENT PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO HIS FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE WINDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
509
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
F28F 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# NYC89LA048