MINR · Enstrom EN-28 · 1999-10-02 · INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI00LA002
Event ID
20001212X19916
Type
Accident
Date
1999-10-02
Location
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Enstrom
Model
EN-28
Registration
N602H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
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.