# NTSB NYC7KFNA44: Helio Acft H295, N99PM, Forge Village, MA, May 23, 1975

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: May 23, 1975
- Place: Forge Village, MA · FORGE VILLAGE, MA
- Location: 42.5801° N, 71.4870° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Forge Village, MA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.5801&lon=-71.4870&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report October 20, 1975
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 149082
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC7KFNA44
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC7KFNA44

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-2680  75/5/23    FORGE VILLAGE,MA    HELIO ACFT H295     CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 40, 3320
        TIME - 1500                    N99PM               PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 2000 IN
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            TYPE, NOT INSTRUMENT
                                                                                                   RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          CHATHAM,MA                  FORGE VILLAGE,MA
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           NOSE OVER/DOWN                                           LANDING: LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO RETRACT LANDING GEAR
        FACTOR(S)
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
        REMARKS- WATER LDG.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N99PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N99PM), registered now, S/N 1208, built 1966 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: HELIO ACFT H295
- Registry model: [Helio H-295](https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-h-295) (registry code 4300802) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming GO-480 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-go-480-series) (registry code 41527, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19750523013569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750523013569A), May 23, 1975: Helio H295, Forge Village, MA, Substantial damage. Water ldg.

## Other investigations on N99PM (3)

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 ERA11CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA364), Jun 25, 2011: Helio H-295 (N99PM), Brasstown, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA09CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA165), Feb 9, 2009: Helio H-295 (N99PM), Clemson, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX78FUJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUJ09), Nov 8, 1977: Helio Acft H-295 (N99PM), Scottsdale, AZ, substantial damage

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.

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