Has N5688N been in an accident?

Yes. N5688N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N5688N?

N5688N is a 1980 Enstrom F-28C (rotorcraft), serial number 495-2.

N5688N — 1980 Enstrom F-28C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N5688N appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 495-2
Manufacturer: Enstrom
Model: F-28C
Year: 1980
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming Hio-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR15CA128Mar 14, 2015Shelby, MTNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM during a low altitude operation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Enstrom F-28C).

Mar 5, 2018deregistered — Mrr Spraying Llc

Frequently asked

Has N5688N been in an accident?: Yes. N5688N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N5688N?: N5688N is a 1980 Enstrom F-28C (rotorcraft), serial number 495-2.

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