ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 198549
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| Date: | Friday 18 September 2015 |
| Time: | 15:40 |
| Type: |  Helio H-395 Super Courier |
| Owner/operator: | Renfro's Alaskan Adventures Inc. |
| Registration: | N910SP |
| MSN: | 627 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1964 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6332 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming GO-480-G1D6 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Bethel, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Bethel, AK (PABE) |
| Bethel, AK (PABE) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the float-equipped airplane stated that after takeoff from a lake, about 30-50 feet above the treetops, the airplane encountered a downdraft and descended uncontrolled into trees and terrain.
The nearest weather reporting station was 7 NM to the north, and reported that the wind was 350 degrees true at 17 knots, with gusts to 23. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and the elevator.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate during takeoff initial climb, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees and terrain.
Accident investigation:
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| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 19-Aug-2017 07:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 23-Apr-2019 12:36 | Topaz | Updated [Embed code] |
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