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April 11, 1992 · Enstrom 280 FX · N377JD
Mount Vernon, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mount Vernon, WA
Aircraft
Enstrom 280 FX
Tail Number
N377JD
Operator
Bloomquist Paul A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA073
THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING LOCAL REVENUE SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS AND THE ENGINE QUIT. HE INITIATED A FORCED TO A CULTIVATED FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND ROLLED OVER. EXAM OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED THE FUEL TANKS WERE EMPTY.
NTSB Probable Cause
A HARD LANDING BY THE PILOT, AFTER A POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING LOCAL REVENUE SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS AND THE ENGINE QUIT. HE INITIATED A FORCED TO A CULTIVATED FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD AND ROLLED OVER. EXAM OF THE WRECKAGE REVEALED THE FUEL TANKS WERE EMPTY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:35 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEnstrom 280 FX
Tail NumberN377JD
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBloomquist Paul A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO360F1AD · Reciprocating · 225
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 14 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingOvercast 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC