# NTSB Accident GAA15CA268
> **HELIO H 395** · 2015-09-18 · Bethel, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA15CA268
- **Event ID:** 20150922X63000
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2015-09-18
- **Location:** Bethel, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.490833, -162.410278
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** HELIO
- **Model:** H 395
- **Registration:** N910SP
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate during takeoff initial climb, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees and terrain.

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