# NTSB Accident WPR20FA016
> **Enstrom 280F** · 2019-10-25 · Jordan Valley, OR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR20FA016
- **Event ID:** 20191026X22107
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2019-10-25
- **Location:** Jordan Valley, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.394721, -117.04694
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Enstrom
- **Model:** 280F
- **Registration:** N280F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power due to a worn engine air induction hose, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the hose, and the pilot’s decision to fly the helicopter at a speed and altitude that provided limited time to enter and establish an autorotation following the loss of power.

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