N46MU

Substantial
None

ENSTROM F-28AS/N: 253

Summary

On July 28, 2021, a Enstrom F-28A (N46MU) was involved in an incident near Mountain Home, ID. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA293. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N46MU.

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