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September 19, 2014 · Helio H 250 NO Series · N333TB
Arctic Village, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Arctic Village, AK
Aircraft
Helio H 250 NO Series
Tail Number
N333TB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC14CA087
The pilot was departing from a remote, gravel-covered, 800-foot long off-airport site, in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. The pilot reported that at the time of the accident the airplane had been loaded at, or near the airplane's maximum gross weight limit. He said that shortly after the airplane became airborne, the tailwheel contacted an area of rising terrain causing the airplane to lose airspeed. The airplane subsequently collided with terrain at the departure end of the site, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in an inflight collision with terrain during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot was departing from a remote, gravel-covered, 800-foot long off-airport site, in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. The pilot reported that at the time of the accident the airplane had been loaded at, or near the airplane's maximum gross weight limit. He said that shortly after the airplane became airborne, the tailwheel contacted an area of rising terrain causing the airplane to lose airspeed. The airplane subsequently collided with terrain at the departure end of the site, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHelio H 250 NO Series
Tail NumberN333TB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1B5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.36 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC