Pilot Debrief

HELIO H 295 near Prospect Creek, AK — 2014-09-16

Final reportANC14CA082
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Date
2014-09-16
Location
Prospect Creek, AK, USA
Airport
PPC
Aircraft
HELIO H 295
Registration
N50718
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, in gusty and variable wind conditions, resulting in a collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported he was departing from the ramp area at the airport due to wind direction. Shortly after becoming airborne in the tailwheel-equipped airplane, a gust of wind pushed the right wing down and the aircraft momentarily flew inverted, turned 90-degrees, and then impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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