N9271ENSTROM F-28A 1987-07-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

ENSTROM F-28A S/N: 246

Summary

On July 03, 1987, a Enstrom F-28A (N9271) was involved in an accident near Mason, NH. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER THE TAIL ROTOR STRUCK THE TREES AND DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN FLYING IN WEATHER CONDITIONS BEYOND HIS CAPABILITIES WAS A FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC87DNC06. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9271.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 3, 1987
NTSB Number
NYC87DNC06
Location
MASON, NH
Event ID
20001213X31622
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER THE TAIL ROTOR STRUCK THE TREES AND DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN FLYING IN WEATHER CONDITIONS BEYOND HIS CAPABILITIES WAS A FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
246
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
F-28A EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLUET ROMEO E
Address
355 PINE HILL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HOLLIS
State / Zip Code
NH 03049
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# NYC87DNC06