Enstrom F-28A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
There are 231 Enstrom F-28A airframes on record (built 1966–1976), 38 currently registered. 6 have one or more NTSB accident records (6 records total, 1 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 24, 2026.
Recent Enstrom F-28A accidents
The pilot's improper fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent hard landing on uneven terrain.
The failure of the engine's No.3 intake valve resulting is a loss of engine power and a rollover following the autorotation to soft ground.
A skid tube clamp weld failure due to high residual stress, which resulted in a skid collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane manufacturer’s lack of adequate guidance for periodically inspecting the skid tube clamp.
The loss of collective control for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage.
The total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.