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March 29, 2026 · Enstrom F-28F · N942MA
Oelwein, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oelwein, IA
Aircraft
Enstrom F-28F (1988)
Tail Number
N942MA
Operator
Corderman Michael
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA154
The pilot reported that while hover taxiing, the helicopter encountered a quartering tailwind and immediately started to spin. The pilot attempted to correct the spin by reducing engine power; however, the helicopter touched down hard. During the hard landing, the left skid collapsed and the main rotor blades impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was hover taxiing the helicopter to the north with wind from 170° at 18 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while hover taxiing, the helicopter encountered a quartering tailwind and immediately started to spin. The pilot attempted to correct the spin by reducing engine power; however, the helicopter touched down hard. During the hard landing, the left skid collapsed and the main rotor blades impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor system. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was hover taxiing the helicopter to the north with wind from 170° at 18 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 CDT
Nearest AirportOelwein Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length1822 ft
Runway Width85 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEnstrom F-28F
Tail NumberN942MA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCorderman Michael
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 37 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC