BAGGS, WY, USA
N533LD
HELIO H-295
THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE WAS HAULING HAY FOR HIS STRANDED HORSE. THE PLT WAS DELIVERING HAY, 5 BALES PER FLT & DROPPING 1 BALE AT A TIME. ON THE 19TH DROP, AFTER 4 HRS & 15 MIN OF FLT TIME SINCE REFUELING, THE ENG LOST POWER. DURING A FORCED LANDING IN DEEP SNOW, THE GEAR COLLAPSED & THE LEFT WING HIT A SMALL TREE. ALSO, THE ENG SEPARATED FROM ITS TOP MOUNTS DURING THE ACCIDENT. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FUEL TANKS WERE EMPTY. THE PLT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGES INDICATED THE RESPECTIVE TANKS WERE 1/2 FULL AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. NO LEAKAGE OR SIPHONING WAS EVIDENT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
Aviation Accidents App
In-Depth Access to Aviation Accident Reports
