Has N899JS been in an accident?

Yes. N899JS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.

What kind of aircraft is N899JS?

N899JS is an Enstrom 280FX (rotorcraft), serial number 2049.

N899JS — Enstrom 280FX

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N899JS 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 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2049
Manufacturer: Enstrom
Model: 280FX
Category: Rotorcraft
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR24LA090Feb 15, 2024Lewistown, MTNo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s encounter with low light conditions and snow-covered terrain.

Registration timeline

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

Sep 26, 2024deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N899JS been in an accident?: Yes. N899JS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2024.
What kind of aircraft is N899JS?: N899JS is an Enstrom 280FX (rotorcraft), serial number 2049.

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