# NTSB Accident MIA03CA106
> **Enstrom 280C** · 2003-05-10 · Panama City Bch, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA03CA106
- **Event ID:** 20030513X00647
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-05-10
- **Location:** Panama City Bch, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.211944, -85.682777
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Enstrom
- **Model:** 280C
- **Registration:** N51752
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and altitude during takeoff which resulted in the helicopter impacting the water during a descent in an attempt to maintain rotor rpm.

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