Final 1 serious, 1 minor Mar 15, 2025

N402TA crash at Waterford, CA

Enstrom 280FX — Low altitude operation/event at MOD (Waterford, CA)

DateMar 15, 2025
Tail numberN402TA
AircraftEnstrom 280FX · Enstrom Shark · EN28
LocationMOD — Waterford, CA
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
NTSB caseWPR25LA112

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from water while operating at a low altitude.

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