NONE · ENSTROM 280C · 1995-06-14 · THE DALLES, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA95LA118
Event ID
20001207X03813
Type
Accident
Date
1995-06-14
Location
THE DALLES, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.539836, -121.150558
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
ENSTROM
Model
280C
Registration
N51657
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO ONE SET OF IGNITION POINTS BECOMING LOOSE DURING FLIGHT. FACTORS INCLUDED THE LOW ALTITUDE FLIGHT AND MANEUVERING REQUIRED TO CONDUCT THE OPERATION AND THE RESULTING LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.