Helio H 295
Fairbanks, AK, September 10, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 10, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 65.39733, -147.84605 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA092 |
| Event ID | 20200914X45455 |
Aircraft
| Make | Helio |
| Model | H 295 |
| Registration # | N68857 |
| Operator | Wright Air Service, Inc. |
| Owner | Wright Air Service, Inc. |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to initiate a right turn immediately after departure and his failure to maintain a proper crosswind correction, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.