ENSTROM F28
Toughkenamon, PA — September 8, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 8, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA357 |
| Event ID | 20210915103863 |
| Location | Toughkenamon, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.83051, -75.76975 |
| Airport | New Garden Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ENSTROM |
| Model | F28 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an out-of-ground effect hover in a gusty wind, due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
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.