Flight Tracker
N383MA
ENSTROM 280FX
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
VANDENBERG HERBERT F
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
RUSTON, LA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 7, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Nov 17, 1989
Expires
May 31, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ENSTROM
Model
280FX
Year
-
Serial Number
2048
Seats
3
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
H1CE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
HI0-360 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
205 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A46783
Mode S Code (Octal)
51063603

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Mar 2, 2003 Accident Substantial Ruston, LA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The separation of the upper tail cone as a result of a fractured bolt due to fatigue.

NTSB FTW03LA102
Apr 29, 2002 Accident Substantial Alsatia, LA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The main rotor contact to the tail boom resulting from the pilot leaving the helicopter unattended while the rotors were engaged.

NTSB FTW02LA138
Jun 23, 2000 Accident Substantial SPRINGDALE, OH
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight of the helicopter, and his subsequent failure to monitor his fuel supply, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, over unsuitable terrain.

NTSB NYC00LA174