# Accident 19940408010559A: Helio H295, Manley Hot Spri, AK, April 8, 1994

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: April 8, 1994, 09:55 local time
- Place: Manley Hot Spri, AK
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
- Operating rules: Air taxi and commuter (Part 135)
- Operator: HYTA
- Location: 64.6507° N, 150.9001° W: From the FAA, an estimate near the named town, within about 3 miles
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=64.6507&lon=-150.9001&mi=10
- Aircraft: N42DC, a cancelled registration (https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N42DC-2001-08-15) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Helio H-295 (registry code 4300802, https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-h-295) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HELIO H295
- Reported engine: LYC GO480G1D6
- People aboard: 2
- Fatal injuries: 0
- Pilot flight hours: 22,218 total, 1,500 in this make and model, 205 in the last 90 days
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB ANC94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA046) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940408010559A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

LOST POWER. LANDED ON FROZEN LAKE. FUEL VENT BENT. ALLOWED SNOW TO PACK. REDUCED FUEL FLOW. BENT BY SNOW REMOVAL.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA046), Apr 8, 1994: Helio 295 (N42DC), Manley Hot Sprg, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL STARVATION CAUSED BY A BLOCKED FUEL VENT LINE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT.

## Other reports on N42DC (2)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Accident 20010303002509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010303002509A), Mar 3, 2001: Helio H295 (N42DC), No damage. (-23) During cruise flight the pilot reported that the engine started to run rough and shake excessively, at which time the pilot said that the throttle was…
- [Accident 19930815032749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930815032749A), Aug 15, 1993: Helio H295 (N42DC), Mt Deborah, AK, Substantial damage. Right main landing gear collapsed on landing at remote strip. Upper weld failed. Prior repair improperly heated.

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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