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March 22, 1985 · Helio Courier H-295 Courier H · N6475V
Winslow, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Winslow, AR
Aircraft
Helio Courier H-295 Courier H
Tail Number
N6475V
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC85FPG03
THE LEFT WING OF THE ACFT CONTACTED A TREE DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF FROM A 1200 FT LONG GRASS FLD. THE ACFT THEN ROTATED 180 DEGS AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE PLT HAD LANDED THE ACFT IN THE FLD ON 3/21/85 WHEN DETERIORATING WX WAS ENCOUNTERED IN-FLIGHT. THE TAKEOFF WAS BEING MADE DOWNHILL WITH 40 FT TALL TREES AT THE END OF THE FLD. THE ACFT LIFTED OFF APRX 800 FT DOWN THE FLD. TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED WITH A PASSENGER AND 90 TO 100 GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD (APRX 100 LBS BELOW MAX GROSS WT).
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THE LEFT WING OF THE ACFT CONTACTED A TREE DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF FROM A 1200 FT LONG GRASS FLD. THE ACFT THEN ROTATED 180 DEGS AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE PLT HAD LANDED THE ACFT IN THE FLD ON 3/21/85 WHEN DETERIORATING WX WAS ENCOUNTERED IN-FLIGHT. THE TAKEOFF WAS BEING MADE DOWNHILL WITH 40 FT TALL TREES AT THE END OF THE FLD. THE ACFT LIFTED OFF APRX 800 FT DOWN THE FLD. TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED WITH A PASSENGER AND 90 TO 100 GALLONS OF FUEL ON BOARD (APRX 100 LBS BELOW MAX GROSS WT).
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHelio Courier H-295 Courier H
Tail NumberN6475V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GO480-G1D6 · Reciprocating · 295
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 9 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:27
Weather SourcePILO