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Accidents · NTSB GAA21WA226 · Preliminary: the investigation is not finished

Helio HT-295 accident near Pista Del, Gt, September 13, 2021

On September 13, 2021 at about 5:30 pm local time, a Helio HT-295, registered N808BD, was involved in an accident during landing near Pista Del. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person had minor injuries.

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
September 13, 2021 · about 5:30 pm local time
Place
Pista Del, Guatemala · map
Type
Accident
Injuries
1 person had minor injuries.
Weather
not recorded
Aircraft
Helio HT-295 · all HT-295s on the register
Registration
N808BD · registry record · serial 1259
Damage
Damage not recorded
Flight
Flight · non-U.S. private rules

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

What happened, in order

  1. Landing gear collapse during landing defining event

The aircraft

  • Seats: 6
  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Operator: Aviation Trust CO LLC Trustee

Weather at the time

  • Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Flight crew1

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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