At 1530 mountain time, a Helio H800 struck the ground 200 feet from the approach end of runway 22 at the Yellowstone Regional Airport. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the three passengers reported no injuries. The airport manager said the airplane took off on runway 04 and started spitting oil. The airplane got to about 300 feet agl when the pilot returned for landing. The witness said he noticed the oil cap was off the engine and the oil stick was out.
June 07, Cody, Wyo. / Helio Super Courier
At 1530 mountain time, a Helio H800 struck the ground 200 feet from the approach end of runway 22 at the Yellowstone Regional Airport. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the three passengers reported no injuries. The airport manager said the airplane took off on runway 04 and started spitting oil. The airplane got to about 300 feet agl when the pilot returned for landing. The witness said he noticed the oil cap was off the engine and the oil stick was out....
Key Takeaways:
- A Helio H800 crashed near Yellowstone Regional Airport shortly after takeoff, with the pilot sustaining minor injuries and three passengers unharmed.
- The aircraft experienced an engine malfunction, "spitting oil," at 300 feet above ground level, leading the pilot to attempt an emergency return for landing.
- Witness observations suggest the engine's oil cap was off and the oil stick was out, potentially causing the oil-related engine issue.
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