N133AB
Enstrom 280 Shark (Shark)
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
2 Hours
Duration of Flight
224 NM
Range
102 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Aircraft Overview
At a glance
Basic Information
Registration Number
N133AB
Serial Number
1019
Ownership
Kenneth C. Koch
Location
Tucson, AZ, US
Aircraft Class
Under 12,500lbs
Max Passengers
3
Range
224 NM
Service Ceiling
12000 ft
Duration of Flight
2 Hours
Max Speed
102 MPH
Mode-S Code
A08658
Registration Country
US
Certificate Issued
Dec 22, 2015
Safety Record
N133AB
Hard landing / forced landing in dry riverbed near 28th & Elwood, Phoenix, AZ on 2016-01-24; no serious injuries reported; airframe extensively damaged.
No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Enstrom 280 Shark (Shark)
Overview
Registered to Kenneth C. Koch (Tucson, AZ). Certificate issued 2015-12-22; registration later cancelled (deregistered 2019-05-04). Mode S hex A08658.
Specifications
- Engines: 1x Lycoming HIO-360 (≈205 hp) (205 lbf each)
- Range: 224 nm
- Cruise: 92 kts
- Seats: 3
- Ceiling: 12000 ft
Operations & Cabin
3-seat (1 pilot + 2 passengers)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N133AB, is an Enstrom 280 Shark rotorcraft manufactured by Enstrom Helicopter Corporation with serial number 1019. The helicopter is registered in the United States and is owned by Kenneth C. Koch, an individual based in Tucson, AZ, US. Operationally identified as a three-seat, light piston-powered aircraft, the record shows standard private ownership and US registration activity; no additional transfer or incident history is published.
The cabin of this specific Enstrom 280 Shark is configured as a three-seat layout accommodating 1 pilot + 2 passengers, consistent with light utility and personal-use operations. Detailed avionics fit and mission-specific equipment for this airframe are not published, so standard operation profiles are inferred from its cruise and range figures rather than from explicit onboard systems data. Based at the owner’s location in Tucson, AZ, typical missions for this airframe would be short cross-country flights, local utility work, and private transport within its 224 nm range and 12,000 ft service ceiling. Maintenance considerations for this tail number follow manufacturer and engine-type guidance for the Lycoming HIO-360; specific maintenance records for this serial number are not published.
The Enstrom 280 Shark occupies a niche in the light piston-powered rotorcraft market as a compact, three-seat helicopter offering modest cruise speed and range suitable for private owners and light utility operators. With a single Lycoming HIO-360 powerplant producing roughly 205 hp and the dimensions implied by a three-seat cabin, it competes with other small piston helicopters for owner-operator purchases and short-haul charter roles. Buyer interest and resale values for airframes like N133AB typically reflect total time, maintenance status, and avionics fit—details that are not published for this specific serial number. Maintenance and resale considerations center on engine hours, airframe condition, and compliance with US registration and airworthiness requirements.