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FAA accident report · Beech J35 · Helena, MT · June 24, 2013

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Date
June 24, 2013 · 11:30 local
Place
Helena, MT
Phase of flight
Maneuver
Operating rules
General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage
Destroyed
Aircraft
N8255D
NTSB investigation
NTSBWPR13FA288
Reported as
Beech J35
Reported engine
Continental I0-470 series
People aboard
1
Fatal injuries
1
Other injuries
0
Pilot’s certificate
Private pilot
Pilot’s flight hours
166 total68 in this make and model5 in the last 90 days
N8255DRegistration cancelled Sep 4, 2013 · Beech J35S/N D-5356 · Built 1957Airframe modelBeech J35Engine modelContinental I0-470 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

On June 24, 2013. At 1130 mountain time. A Beech J35, N8255D, impacted the ground north east of Helena mt, while operating in designated training area. Visual meterological conditions prevailed at the time. The aircraft was destroyed, and pilot was killed on impact. The flight originated at Helena mt international airport on June 24, 2013 at 1110 MST.

As the FAA filed it

ON JUNE 24, 2013. AT 1130 MOUNTAIN TIME. A BEECH J35, N8255D, IMPACTED THE GROUND NORTH EAST OF HELENA MT, WHILE OPERATING IN DESIGNATED TRAINING AREA. VISUAL METEROLOGICAL CONDITIONS PREVAILED AT THE TIME. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DESTROYED, AND PILOT WAS KILLED ON IMPACT. THE FLIGHT ORIGINATED AT HELENA MT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ON JUNE 24, 2013 AT 1110 MST.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB WPR13FA288Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHelena, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.Jun 24, 2013 · Substantial damage