N203QENSTROM F28A 1989-09-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ENSTROM F28A S/N: 271

Summary

On September 08, 1989, a Enstrom F28A (N203Q) was involved in an incident near Boston, MA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILUE OF PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER WHEN A PASSENGER INADVERTENTLY PUSHED THE CYCLIC CONTROL. THE FENCE (NEAR THE HELIPAD) WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA213. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N203Q.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 8, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89LA213
Location
BOSTON, MA
Event ID
20001213X29479
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILUE OF PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE HELICOPTER WHEN A PASSENGER INADVERTENTLY PUSHED THE CYCLIC CONTROL. THE FENCE (NEAR THE HELIPAD) WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
271
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
F28A EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FREEDOM TRAFFIC PATROL INC
Address
#29 CLOVER LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
MALVERN
State / Zip Code
PA 19355
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# NYC89LA213