Summary
On March 15, 2025, a Enstrom 280FX (N402TA) was involved in an accident near Waterford, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from water while operating at a low altitude.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA112. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N402TA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from water while operating at a low altitude.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR25LA112