ENSTROM F-28A
Mountain Home, ID — July 28, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 28, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA293 |
| Event ID | 20210728103577 |
| Location | Mountain Home, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.13139, -115.73030 |
| Airport | Mountain Home Municipal Airpor |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ENSTROM |
| Model | F-28A |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent hard landing on uneven terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.