Has N280D been in an accident?

Yes. N280D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.

What kind of aircraft is N280D?

N280D is a 1988 Enstrom 280FX (rotorcraft), serial number 2027.

N280D — 1988 Enstrom 280FX

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N280D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2024, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2027
Manufacturer: Enstrom
Model: 280FX
Year: 1988
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Hio-360-f1ad
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA24LA327Jul 27, 2024Russellville, KYNo injuries
The flight instructor’s failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm while maneuvering the helicopter low to the ground, which resulted in a loss of control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1988 Enstrom 280FX).

May 3, 2025deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N280D been in an accident?: Yes. N280D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.
What kind of aircraft is N280D?: N280D is a 1988 Enstrom 280FX (rotorcraft), serial number 2027.

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