N51789

Substantial
None

ENSTROM F28S/N: 454-2

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA357
Location
Toughkenamon, PA
Event ID
20210915103863
Coordinates
39.830512, -75.769754
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 failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an out-of-ground effect hover in a gusty wind, due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
454-2
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
F28EN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
F-28C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BREYER CHARLES A
Address
19128 CHARTRES ST
City
LEWES
State / Zip Code
DE 19958-4413
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# ERA21LA357