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 aircraft crashed near the approach end of runway 22 at Yellowstone Regional Airport shortly after takeoff, resulting in minor pilot injuries and no passenger injuries.
- The aircraft experienced an engine issue, reportedly spitting oil, prompting the pilot to attempt an immediate return for landing from 300 feet agl.
- A witness noted that the engine's oil cap was off and the oil stick was out, indicating a likely cause for the engine's oil expulsion.
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