Enstrom 280 Shark
64 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1974 to 2017; half of them date from 2004 or earlier. Delaware has the most (9). 61% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 280 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Rotorcraft · Helicopters
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming Hi0-360 Ser (28), Lycoming Hio-360-F1Ad (20), Lycoming I0-360 Ser (3)
- Seats
- 3
- Maker on the register
- Enstrom
- Registered
- earliest certificate November 8, 2000; newest October 1, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 25 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Enstrom Helicopter CORP · Lrh Equipment LLC
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Enstrom 280 Shark aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
64 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Enstrom 280s?
Delaware, with 9.
Who owns the Enstrom 280?
61% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 1 280L (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N5690E | Enstrom 280L |
Enstrom Helicopter CORP Menominee, Michigan |
None on file | 2022-12-05 | Valid |