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April 14, 2025 · Hy-Tek Hurricane HP · N9088G
Elko, NV
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Elko, NV
Aircraft
Hy-Tek Hurricane HP (1998)
Tail Number
N9088G
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA130
On April 14, 2025, about 1003 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Hy-Tek Hurricane HP, N9088G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Elko, Nevada. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he had departed runway 06 at the Elko Regional Airport, Elko, Nevada. During the initial climb, about 100 ft above ground level, the engine lost total power. He opined that the airplane descended rapidly and collided with a metal trash receptacle. The fuselage structure was substantially damaged. About 5 gallons of light blue colored fuel were drained from the aircraft during the wreckage recovery. The wreckage was recovered to a secure area for further investigation.
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On April 14, 2025, about 1003 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Hy-Tek Hurricane HP, N9088G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Elko, Nevada. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he had departed runway 06 at the Elko Regional Airport, Elko, Nevada. During the initial climb, about 100 ft above ground level, the engine lost total power. He opined that the airplane descended rapidly and collided with a metal trash receptacle. The fuselage structure was substantially damaged. About 5 gallons of light blue colored fuel were drained from the aircraft during the wreckage recovery. The wreckage was recovered to a secure area for further investigation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:03 PDT
Nearest AirportELKORGNL (1nm E)
Runway06
Runway Length7454 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHy-Tek Hurricane HP
Tail NumberN9088G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 12 F
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time09:56
Weather SourceWFAC