N5779N

Cancelled 2012

Deregistered aircraft · 1972 Helio HST-550A · Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A

Cancelled: December 10, 2012
Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
Serial number: 006
Year built: 1972
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Turbo-prop
Airworthiness: Experimental, showing compliance
Airworthiness date: April 13, 1988
Last registry action: August 6, 2009
Mode S code: A76C0A
Owner when cancelled: Sale Reported
Location: Lewes, DE
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelHelio HST-550ATCDS A4EA · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelPratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60ATCDS E4EA · Turbo-prop

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N5779N and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ATL90LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMobile, ALThe pilot's intentional attempted takeoff with a known tailwind component. Factors relating to the accident were the tailwind, trees and utility lines on the departure end of the takeoff area.Sep 29, 1990 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N5779N and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19900929043379ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Mobile, ALStruck trees and power line departing parking lot with quartering tailwind. Report partial powerloss not confirmed.Sep 29, 1990 · Destroyed