N89JD

Substantial
None

ENSTROM 280C S/N: 1103

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 16, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA195
Location
MILBRIDGE, ME
Event ID
20001213X29239
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 INTAKE VALVE OUTER SPRING. THE WATER (RIVER) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N89JD
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
1103
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
280C 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# NYC89LA195