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April 30, 1987 · Enstrom F-28A · N180Q
Wilmington, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wilmington, OH
Aircraft
Enstrom F-28A
Tail Number
N180Q
Operator
New Horizons
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL87DEG05
DURING A CLIMBOUT THE PILOT REPORTED A POWER REDUCTION. THE ENGINE CONTINUED OPERATING AND THE ROTOR RPM DROPPED AS THE HELICOPTER CLIMBED TO 10 FEET. THE WRECKAGE EXAMINATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION OR FAILURES. THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF FROM A CONFINED AREA. THE PILOT USED IMPROPER TAKEOFF PROCEDURES FOR THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS. THE PILOT HAS 10 HOURSIN THE F-28A AIRCRAFT.
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DURING A CLIMBOUT THE PILOT REPORTED A POWER REDUCTION. THE ENGINE CONTINUED OPERATING AND THE ROTOR RPM DROPPED AS THE HELICOPTER CLIMBED TO 10 FEET. THE WRECKAGE EXAMINATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION OR FAILURES. THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKEOFF FROM A CONFINED AREA. THE PILOT USED IMPROPER TAKEOFF PROCEDURES FOR THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS. THE PILOT HAS 10 HOURSIN THE F-28A AIRCRAFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEnstrom F-28A
Tail NumberN180Q
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNew Horizons
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-C1B · Reciprocating · 205
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC