Flight Tracker
N602H
1977 ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP 280C
Rotorcraft · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
KING JOHN H
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
TRUMANSBURG, NY
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 16, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Mar 15, 1977
Expires
Aug 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORP
Model
280C
Year
1977
Serial Number
1077
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

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A7CF5C
Mode S Code (Octal)
51747534

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
COX CHARLES E CHEEKTOWGA, NY Jun 1, 1939

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Oct 2, 1999 Accident Substantial INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's attempted operation of the helicopter with known deficiencies, and his improper autorotation to landing. Factors were one fouled spark plug and another partially failed spark plug in the same cylinder, and the construction area.

NTSB CHI00LA002