Pilot Debrief

HELIO H-295 near Fairbanks, AK — 2023-09-17

Final reportANC23LA082
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Date
2023-09-17
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Aircraft
HELIO H-295
Registration
N713C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s encounter with windshear during initial climb out, which resulted in a loss of control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff from a remote site surrounded by trees, he encountered windshear and a gusting tailwind during the initial climb. He said that once the airplane climbed above tree level, the airplane stopped climbing, lost altitude, and then struck a stand of trees at the departure end of the site, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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