N899JS

Substantial
None

ENSTROM 280FXS/N: 2049

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 15, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA090
Location
Lewistown, MT
Event ID
20240215193802
Coordinates
47.021750, -109.494970
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 clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s encounter with low light conditions and snow-covered terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N899JS
Make
ENSTROM
Serial Number
2049
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
280FXEN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1707 RUN WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
OH 45042-2300
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# WPR24LA090