Summary
On February 28, 2005, a Helio H-295 (N6465V) was involved in an incident near Fairbanks, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's delay in performing a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
On February 28, 2005, about 1145 Alaska standard time, a Helio H-295 airplane, N6465V, sustained substantial damage during an in-flight collision with trees following a go-around at the Gold King Strip, 40 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. The airplane was being operated by Wright Air Service of Fairbanks, as a visual flight rules (VFR) cargo flight under Title 14, CFR Part 135, when the accident occurred. The solo airline transport pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a VFR flight plan was filed. The flight departed the Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, about 1115.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC05LA045. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6465V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's delay in performing a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On February 28, 2005, about 1145 Alaska standard time, a Helio H-295 airplane, N6465V, sustained substantial damage during an in-flight collision with trees following a go-around at the Gold King Strip, 40 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. The airplane was being operated by Wright Air Service of Fairbanks, as a visual flight rules (VFR) cargo flight under Title 14, CFR Part 135, when the accident occurred. The solo airline transport pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a VFR flight plan was filed. The flight departed the Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, about 1115.
During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge (IIC) on February 28, the pilot stated he was on short final, and determined he was too low. He said he initiated a go-around, but in the process of climbing and getting the flaps up, the airplane flew into the trees. He said there were no known mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. He said the airplane sustained structural damage to the wings and fuselage when it impacted the trees.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC05LA045