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July 23, 1983 · Helio H-295 · N6481V
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Helio H-295
Tail Number
N6481V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC83LA136
THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT BRAKE FAILED & THE ACFT RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. REPORTEDLY, THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT WENT OFF THE GRAVEL RWY AT OR NEAR THE DEPARTURE END. NO MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT BRAKE FAILED & THE ACFT RAN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RWY. REPORTEDLY, THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT WENT OFF THE GRAVEL RWY AT OR NEAR THE DEPARTURE END. NO MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 AHDT
Nearest AirportBonnefield Creek (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length1100 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHelio H-295
Tail NumberN6481V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GO-480 · Reciprocating · 295
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 30 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO