# NTSB Accident SEA00LA103
> **Enstrom F-28C** · 2000-06-08 · KENNEWICK, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA00LA103
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21333
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-06-08
- **Location:** KENNEWICK, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.210273, -119.15908
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Enstrom
- **Model:** F-28C
- **Registration:** N80193
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's exceedance of the helicopter's hovering capabilities in a downwind hover.  Factors included tailwind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation being conducted, and trees in the area where the helicopter settled.

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