# N316HW: 1957 Helio H-391B, registration cancelled 2022-11-05

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: November 5, 2022
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Helio H-391B](https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-h-391b) (registry code 4300106)
- Engine: [Lycoming GO-435C&D series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-go-435c-d-series) (registry code 41521)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 1A8](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A8) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 066
- Year built: 1957
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: June 29, 1966
- Certificate issued: January 13, 2004
- Last registry action: May 1, 2019
- Mode S code: A35DDF
- Owner when cancelled: [Dorsey Ray G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORSEY%20RAY%20G)
- Location: [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 60.8349° N, 150.7241° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99611, within about 13 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N316HW
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=316HW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N316HW-2022-11-05

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Helio H-391B: https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-h-391b.md

## NTSB investigations (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 (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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