N46MU

Substantial
None

ENSTROM F-28AS/N: 253

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA293
Location
Mountain Home, ID
Event ID
20210728103577
Coordinates
43.131389, -115.730300
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent hard landing on uneven terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
253
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
F-28AEN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
F-28A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MEDIC CHOPPERS LLC
Address
2871 CHAPMAN AVE
City
SPRINGDALE
State / Zip Code
AR 72762-6003
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# WPR21LA293