Aircraft safety record
Enstrom helicopter accidents
Safety record and accident history for Enstrom helicopters, sourced from NTSB records, news reports, and official investigation authorities.
Total incidents
82
Confirmed fatalities
18
Fatal incidents
13
Fatal rate
15.9%
Most affected models
Enstrom 280FX14 incidents
Enstrom F-2812 incidents
Enstrom F-28C11 incidents
Enstrom 28010 incidents
Enstrom F-28F8 incidents
Probable causes
Unknown36 incidents
Mechanical failure17 incidents
Pilot error14 incidents
Under investigation8 incidents
How many Enstrom helicopter crashes have there been?
This database holds 82 incidents involving Enstrom helicopters, from 1975 to 2026. The worst year was 2016, with 7. They account for 18 recorded deathsacross 13 fatal accidents.
A high count reflects how many of a manufacturer's aircraft are flying, not how safe they are. Comparing manufacturers needs flight hours, which are not published for most of the world.
Which Enstrom model crashes most often?
The Enstrom 280FX appears most often, with 14 incidents, then the Enstrom F-28 with 12.
What causes Enstrom helicopter accidents?
Where a cause was established, the most common is mechanical failure, in 17 accidents.