Has N57SJ been in an accident?

Yes. N57SJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N57SJ?

N57SJ is a 1975 Enstrom F-28A (rotorcraft), serial number 278.

N57SJ — 1975 Enstrom F-28A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N57SJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 278
Manufacturer: Enstrom
Model: F-28A
Year: 1975
Category: Rotorcraft
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN20LA051Dec 31, 2019Danbury, TXNo injuries
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.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1975 Enstrom F-28A).

Mar 24, 2021deregistered — Salaika Timothy A

Frequently asked

Has N57SJ been in an accident?: Yes. N57SJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N57SJ?: N57SJ is a 1975 Enstrom F-28A (rotorcraft), serial number 278.

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