Has N36DK been in an accident?

Yes. N36DK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N36DK?

N36DK is a 1985 Enstrom 280FX (rotorcraft), serial number 2003.

N36DK — 1985 Enstrom 280FX

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 21, 2026

N36DK appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 21, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2003
Manufacturer: Enstrom
Model: 280FX
Year: 1985
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Hi0-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA21LA309Jul 30, 2021Colchester, VTSerious
An in-flight fire originating in the engine compartment near the turbocharger from a source that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of engine power and led to an autorotation and a hard landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1985 Enstrom 280FX).

Oct 17, 2023deregistered — Beta Air Llc

Frequently asked

Has N36DK been in an accident?: Yes. N36DK appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N36DK?: N36DK is a 1985 Enstrom 280FX (rotorcraft), serial number 2003.

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