Has N5697B been in an accident?

Yes. N5697B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N5697B?

N5697B is an Enstrom F-28C (rotorcraft), serial number 505-2.

N5697B — Enstrom F-28C

Deregistered

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

N5697B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 505-2
Manufacturer: Enstrom
Model: F-28C
Category: Rotorcraft
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17LA158Jul 19, 2017Ontario, CASerious
The student pilot's mismanagement of the main rotor rpm, which resulted in low rotor rpm, a high descent rate, and a subsequent hard landing.

Registration timeline

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

Jul 20, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5697B been in an accident?: Yes. N5697B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N5697B?: N5697B is an Enstrom F-28C (rotorcraft), serial number 505-2.

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