Helio H-550A Stallion crash, Sep 29, 1990, Mobile
Helio H-550A Stallion accident on September 29, 1990 near Mobile, Alabama, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The pilot reported an unexpected...
- Date: September 29, 1990
- Aircraft: Helio H-550A Stallion
- Location: Mobile, Alabama, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The pilot reported an unexpected loss of engine power on takeoff, which was partly recovered too late to avoid the collision with trees and power lines.
A Helio H-550A Stallion (N5779N) struck trees and power lines during takeoff from a short open area at Mobile, Alabama, on 29 September 1990 while carrying ten parachutists. No one died, two occupants were seriously injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.