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June 5, 1988 · Helio H-295 · N6454V
Encampment, WY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Encampment, WY
Aircraft
Helio H-295
Tail Number
N6454V
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN88LA123
THE PLT STATED HE CALCULATED THE DENSITY ALTITUDE TO HAVE BEEN 11,300 FT AT TAKEOFF. HE SAID THE ACFT WAS NEAR MAX GROSS WT AND THAT THE GRASS STRIP HE DEPARTED FROM WAS APPROX 1,500 FT LONG. THE PLT STATED 'I WAS ON THE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE PWR CURVE AS ALWAYS WITH A STOL TAKEOFF.' THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB HIGHER THAN 50 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT DECIDED TO EXECUTE A 'CONTROLLED CRASH.' THE ACFT STRUCK SEVERAL TREES AND CAME TO REST IN A BEAVER POND. THE WRECKAGE WAS DESTROYED BY A POST CRASH FIRE. THE GRASS STRIP IS SURROUNDED BY TREES AND HIGH MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.
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THE PLT STATED HE CALCULATED THE DENSITY ALTITUDE TO HAVE BEEN 11,300 FT AT TAKEOFF. HE SAID THE ACFT WAS NEAR MAX GROSS WT AND THAT THE GRASS STRIP HE DEPARTED FROM WAS APPROX 1,500 FT LONG. THE PLT STATED 'I WAS ON THE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE PWR CURVE AS ALWAYS WITH A STOL TAKEOFF.' THE ACFT WOULD NOT CLIMB HIGHER THAN 50 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PLT DECIDED TO EXECUTE A 'CONTROLLED CRASH.' THE ACFT STRUCK SEVERAL TREES AND CAME TO REST IN A BEAVER POND. THE WRECKAGE WAS DESTROYED BY A POST CRASH FIRE. THE GRASS STRIP IS SURROUNDED BY TREES AND HIGH MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 MDT
Nearest AirportMill Creek Strip (2nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHelio H-295
Tail NumberN6454V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GO-480 · Reciprocating · 295
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO