N51774ENSTROM F28C 1989-04-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ENSTROM F28C S/N: 440

Summary

On April 08, 1989, a Enstrom F28C (N51774) was involved in an incident near Padre Island, TX. 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: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION. THE ADVERSE WEATHER WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA079. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N51774.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 8, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA079
Location
PADRE ISLAND, TX
Event ID
20001213X28094
Coordinates
26.410785, -97.230094
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION. THE ADVERSE WEATHER WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
440
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
F28C EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
F-28C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALAIKA TIMOTHY A
Address
PO BOX 757
City
DANBURY
State / Zip Code
TX 77534-0757
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# FTW89LA079