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July 14, 1992 · Helio H-295 · N68857
Laramie, WY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Laramie, WY
Aircraft
Helio H-295
Tail Number
N68857
Operator
Gainey Mark & Russel John
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA155
THE PILOT OF THE HELIO H-295 WAS ATTEMPTING A TAKEOFF IN A STRONG CROSSWIND WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. BECAUSE HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT, HE ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. DURING THE ABORT THE AIRCRAFT GROUND-LOOPED, AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT, AND AN INADVERTENT GROUND-LOOP. FACTORS INCLUDE CROSSWINDS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE HELIO H-295 WAS ATTEMPTING A TAKEOFF IN A STRONG CROSSWIND WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. BECAUSE HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT, HE ELECTED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. DURING THE ABORT THE AIRCRAFT GROUND-LOOPED, AND THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:25 MDT
Nearest AirportGeneral Brees Field (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length7700 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHelio H-295
Tail NumberN68857
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGainey Mark & Russel John
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GO-480-G1A6 · Reciprocating · 295
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 18 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO