N5688N is a 1980 Enstrom F-28C. It is a rotorcraft with 3 seats, powered by a Lycoming HIO-360 SER rated at 205 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Jul 1983. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2018. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistered in Shelby, MT in 2013 · deregistered in 1983.
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The pilot reported that while maneuvering at a low altitude over a machinery yard, he observed a low rotor rpm condition. When he lifted the collective the rpm continued to bleed off, which resulted in the helicopter yawing to the left. The pilot stated that he managed to get the helicopter back under control, but then entered the low rotor rpm condition a second time. Unable to keep the helicopter flying straight, the aircraft impacted up sloping terrain with its left skid, which was followed by the main rotor blades striking the ground. The helicopter sustained substantial damage due to the impact with terrain.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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