# N316HW: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: November 5, 2022
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=316HW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N316HW

## Aircraft that carried N316HW

- [Cancelled 2022-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N316HW-2022-11-05): Helio H-391B, S/N 066, built 1957. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Dorsey Ray G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORSEY%20RAY%20G), [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai)

## NTSB investigations on N316HW (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA178), Sep 13, 1990: Helio H-391B (N316HW), Circle, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRPLANE CONTROL AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO IDENTIFY THE STALL.
- [NTSB SEA82FYE30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYE30), May 29, 1981: Helio H-391B (N316HW), Bellingham, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW73FQD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FQD12), Dec 30, 1972: Helio Acft H-391B (N316HW), El Paso, TX, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N316HW (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19900913039569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900913039569A), Sep 13, 1990: Helio H391B (N316HW), Circle, AK, Substantial damage. Failed to accelerate after liftoff from gravel bar. Settled in alders at end of bar.
- [Accident 19810522031239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810522031239A), May 22, 1981: Helio H391B (N316HW), Bellingham, WA, Substantial damage. Had crosswind gear in improper position for crosswind landing. Failed to check. Side load collapsed landing gear.

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