Pilot Debrief

HELIO H-395 near Pilot Point, AK — 2025-08-21

Final reportANC25LA095
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Date
2025-08-21
Location
Pilot Point, AK, USA
Airport
NONE
Aircraft
HELIO H-395
Registration
N44344
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while attempting to takeoff from a remote airstrip in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, he miscalculated the airplane’s performance abilities, and the airplane overran the available takeoff area. The airplane struck terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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