Summary
On October 09, 2024, a Enstrom Helicopter Corp 280C (N646H) was involved in an incident near Vale, OR. 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 failure to maintain engine and rotor rpm during takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA010. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N646H.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain engine and rotor rpm during takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR25LA010