ENSTROM 280FX
Lewistown, MT, February 15, 2024
Event Information
| Date | February 15, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lewistown, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.02175, -109.49497 |
| Airport | LEWISTOWN MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA090 |
| Event ID | 20240215193802 |
Aircraft
| Make | ENSTROM |
| Model | 280FX |
| Registration # | N899JS |
| Owner | ONE PFT LLC |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
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.
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.