NONE · Enstrom 280FX · 2008-08-06 · Aurora, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN08CA134
Event ID
20080826X01313
Type
Accident
Date
2008-08-06
Location
Aurora, CO, USA
Coordinates
39.702777, -104.752777
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Enstrom
Model
280FX
Registration
N285SH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper planning and decision making resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's premature application of collective resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage.