# NTSB Accident CHI06LA021
> **Enstrom F-28A** · 2005-10-30 · Portland, IN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI06LA021
- **Event ID:** 20051219X01993
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-10-30
- **Location:** Portland, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.450832, -84.989997
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Enstrom
- **Model:** F-28A
- **Registration:** N266Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to operate the helicopter with a known engine deficiency, the loss of engine power due to the connecting rod failure, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.  A factor to the accident was the corn crop and the soft terrain condition.

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