# NTSB Accident LAX95FA161
> **HELIO H-250** · 1995-04-12 · ROUND MOUNTAIN, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX95FA161
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03307
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-04-12
- **Location:** ROUND MOUNTAIN, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.920486, -122.020095
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** HELIO
- **Model:** H-250
- **Registration:** N5461E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and in-flight decision by continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.  The pilot's delay in returning to the departure airport, the low clouds, and low visibility were factors in this accident.

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