# NTSB Accident LAX96LA174
> **Helio H-295** · 1996-04-19 · GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA174
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05618
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-04-19
- **Location:** GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.029663, -112.019149
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Helio
- **Model:** H-295
- **Registration:** N6470V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the partial failure of the landing gear brake system resulting from loss of the clips retaining the right-hand brake disk.  The resulting loss of braking authority impaired the pilot's ability to maintain directional control in a left quartering tailwind and during the developing ground loop.

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