Accident · 2015-09-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2015-09-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- HELIO H 395 (N910SP)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- RENFRO'S ALASKAN ADVENTURES INC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Renfro's Alaskan Adventures
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.
Source: NTSB case GAA15CA268Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 31 | Class 1 (2014-10-24) | 5,400 total · 70 in this make/model · 4,300 as PIC · 200 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.