Looks like an Engstrom. Miracle passenger survived night in the cold high desert. Anyone have more information?

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/oregon/articles/2019-10-28/man-killed-in-oregon-helicopter-crash-daughter-survives

This didn't make the local news here in Boise, even though it lists the pilot as being from Eagle.

FAA site indicates N280F is a 1981 Enstrom 280F.

Sad outcome, but it could have ended worse given >10 hours daughter awaited help while seriously injured.

Would be interesting to learn if the helicopter and/or occupants had any type of operable emergency beacon available (14 CFR 91.207 only requires U.S.-registered civil airplanes to have an operable ELT).

iPat wrote:FAA site indicates N280F is a 1981 Enstrom 280F.

Sad outcome, but it could have ended worse given >10 hours daughter awaited help while seriously injured.

Would be interesting to learn if the helicopter and/or occupants had any type of operable emergency beacon available (14 CFR 91.207 only requires U.S.-registered civil airplanes to have an operable ELT).

Good point.

I decided not to include a 91.207 ELT in R44 order. Instead:

(1) EPIRB per person in vests
(1) InReach
(1) ADSB out (amazing tracking with no privacy)

Also, I wear heavy outer garments plus cold weather survival gear in cab.