N646H

Substantial
None

ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280CS/N: 1099

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR25LA010
Location
Vale, OR
Event ID
20241010195294
Coordinates
44.206733, -117.482450
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 engine and rotor rpm during takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Serial Number
1099
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
280CEN28
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
280C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STYER DAVID B
Address
910 COWL ST UNIT 2
City
MILTON FREEWATER
State / Zip Code
OR 97862-1684
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# WPR25LA010