N456JHHELIO H-295 1991-07-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HELIO H-295 S/N: 1231

Summary

On July 09, 1991, a Helio H-295 (N456JH) was involved in an accident near Port Alsworth, AK. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries, with 1 person uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE RISING TERRAIN AND A DOWNDRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA093. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N456JH.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 9, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA093
Location
PORT ALSWORTH, AK
Event ID
20001212X17411
Coordinates
60.200386, -154.279922
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE RISING TERRAIN AND A DOWNDRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HELIO
Serial Number
1231
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
H-295

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
510 LESAGE
Status
Deregistered
City
CHAMBLY QUEBEC
State / Zip Code
J3L-5-S5
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# ANC91LA093