Preliminary 1 fatal Jul 30, 2025

N49BX crash at Greenwood, IN

Helms Richard LANCAIR IVP — Loss of control in flight at HFY (Greenwood, IN)

DateJul 30, 2025
Tail numberN49BX
AircraftHelms Richard LANCAIR IVP
LocationHFY — Greenwood, IN
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseCEN25FA296

Report summary

Loss of control in flight during initial climb Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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