N50DVHELIO H-700 1992-12-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

HELIO H-700 S/N: 201224

Summary

On December 06, 1992, a Helio H-700 (N50DV) was involved in an accident near Shelton, CT. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CHECK THE POSITION OF THE LANDING GEAR BEFORE ATTEMPTING A WATER LANDING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA038. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N50DV.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 6, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC93LA038
Location
SHELTON, CT
Event ID
20001211X16220
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CHECK THE POSITION OF THE LANDING GEAR BEFORE ATTEMPTING A WATER LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HELIO
Serial Number
201224
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
H-700
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
H-700

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MOUNTAIN ESCAPE LLC
Address
6952 STATE ROUTE 270
City
PULLMAN
State / Zip Code
WA 99163-8717
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC93LA038