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February 28, 2005 · Helio H-295 · N6465V

Fairbanks, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Helio H-295
Tail Number
N6465V
Operator
Wright Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC05LA045

The airline transport pilot was conducting an on-demand cargo flight to a remote airstrip. On final approach to land, he noticed he was too low, and initiated a go around, but the airplane continued to descend and collided with trees at the approach end of the runway. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings and fuselage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's delay in performing a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.

Full Narrative

On February 28, 2005, about 1145 Alaska standard time, a Helio H-295 airplane, N6465V, sustained substantial damage during an in-flight collision with trees following a go-around at the Gold King Strip, 40 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. The airplane was being operated by Wright Air Service of Fairbanks, as a visual flight rules (VFR) cargo flight under Title 14, CFR Part 135, when the accident occurred. The solo airline transport pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a VFR flight plan was filed. The flight departed the Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, about 1115. During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge (IIC) on February 28, the pilot stated he was on short final, and determined he was too low. He said he initiated a go-around, but in the process of climbing and getting the flaps up, the airplane flew into the trees. He said there were no known mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. He said the airplane sustained structural damage to the wings and fuselage when it impacted the trees.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:45 AKST
Nearest AirportGold King Airport (0nm)
Runway060
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHelio H-295
Tail NumberN6465V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWright Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · GO-480-GIDG · Reciprocating · 295
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data