N624H

Substantial
Minor

ENSTROM 280C S/N: 1078

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 17, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA120
Location
COLORADO SPGS, CO
Event ID
20001213X28295
Coordinates
38.809226, -104.769401
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND WIND CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
1078
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
280C EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
280C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NEED FOR SPEED INC
Address
8 THE GRN STE A
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
DE 19901-3618
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# DEN89LA120