| Crash location | Unknown |
| Nearest city | 40 Se Bettles, AK
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| Tail number | N6493V |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 04 Aug 1990 |
| Aircraft type | Helio Courier H-295 |
| Additional details: | None |
THE FAILURE AND SEPARATION OF THE #5 CONNECTING ROD BOLT AND CAP WHICH RESULTED IN THE RUPTURE OF THE ENGINE HOUSING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FIRE DUE TO OIL SPILLAGE, AND AN INADEQUATELY MOUNTED VERTICAL FIN/STABILATOR. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER A PREVIOUS ACCIDENT.