Helio H-295

NTSB investigations · 87

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NTSB ANC26LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openHelio H-295 · Fairbanks, AKJun 8, 2026 · N2267Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHelio H-295 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s encounter with windshear during initial climb out, which resulted in a loss of control.Sep 17, 2023 · N713C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportHelio H 295 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s decision to initiate a right turn immediately after departure and his failure to maintain a proper crosswind correction, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Sep 10, 2020 · N68857 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA481Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H 295 · Great Falls, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during takeoff in a quartering tailwind.Aug 11, 2018 · N77TR · Substantial damageNTSB ANC16LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off from a wet, snowy airstrip and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.Sep 26, 2016 · N68857 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC16LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H 295 · Fairbanks, AKExcessive side loads imposed on the tailwheel A-frame during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a separation of the tailwheel and the subsequent loss of directional control.Sep 16, 2016 · N6464V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H 295 · Grants Pass, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.Jul 10, 2016 · N9185Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H 295 · Delta Junction, AKA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Sep 13, 2015 · N6464V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H 295 · Nenana, AKThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical anomalies.Nov 15, 2014 · N6465V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA082Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H 295 · Prospect Creek, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, in gusty and variable wind conditions, resulting in a collision with terrain.Sep 16, 2014 · N50718 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295-1400 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s wing flaps before takeoff and her selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with a concrete loading ramp during the aborted takeoff.Jun 20, 2012 · N295SC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H-295 · Old Minto, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Jan 26, 2012 · N713C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA364Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H-295 · Brasstown, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jun 25, 2011 · N99PM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H-295 · Koliganek, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to water in the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Sep 2, 2009 · N6468V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Kaktovic, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft while landing in mountainous terrain, and her decision to fly at an altitude where such an encounter made a successful recovery unlikely.May 16, 2009 · N295SC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Healy, AKThe pilot's delay in initiating a climb while he was packing snow with the airplane's skis in preparation for landing, resulting in a collision with brush.Mar 14, 2009 · N6478V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H-295 · Clemson, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.Feb 9, 2009 · N99PM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC07FA109Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · King Salmon, AKA corrosion-induced fatigue fracture of the airplane's left wing to fuselage attachment cap fitting, which resulted in a partial separation of the left wing, and an uncontrolled descent.Oct 1, 2007 · N295BA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Lake Isabel, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent hard landing. A contributing factor was the partial loss of engine…Oct 21, 2006 · N6471V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's delay in performing a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.Feb 28, 2005 · N6465V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04WA203Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHelio H-295 · La Campa, HondurasJul 31, 2004 · N6347V · DestroyedNTSB ANC02LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind/weather conditions resulting in a collision with an embankment during the takeoff run. A factor contributing to the accident was a sudden wind shift to a tailwind.Aug 15, 2002 · N920AS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Fort Yukon, AKThe failure of the axle shaft, which resulted in the separation of the right main tire/wheel from the airplane on landing.Aug 2, 2002 · N50718 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Clear, AKThe shifting of engine connecting rod bearings, and the fracture of an engine connecting rod.Mar 3, 2001 · N42DC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to remove all water from the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Oct 6, 2000 · N295BA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Fort Yukon, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a swerve and collision with a tree as the pilot continued the takeoff, subsequently jamming the stabilator and causing the plane to crash in water.Aug 23, 1997 · N6465V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H295 · Ekwok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff.Jun 29, 1997 · N6343V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Gaffney, SCfailure of the pilot to remove the control lock during the preflight, and his failure to check the flight controls before taking off.Apr 26, 1996 · N700HC · DestroyedNTSB LAX96LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Grand Canyon, AZthe partial failure of the landing gear brake system resulting from loss of the clips retaining the right-hand brake disk. The resulting loss of braking authority impaired the pilot's ability to maintain directional control in a left quartering tailwind and…Apr 19, 1996 · N6470V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96IA039Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHelio H295 · Angoon, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind conditions.Mar 29, 1996 · N5462E · Minor damageNTSB MIA96LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Key West, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during lift-off, which resulted in the right wingtip contacting the runway. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.Mar 3, 1996 · N68883 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Block Island, RIthe failure of the crosswind castering gear to remain locked on the right main gear during the takeoff roll which resulted in directional control not possible.Jun 30, 1995 · N316LM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H295 · Artic Village, AKThe pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the hidden obstruction (hole).Aug 20, 1994 · N6DB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio 295 · Manley Hot Sprg, AKFuel starvation caused by a blocked fuel vent line. A factor in the accident was the improper aircraft preflight.Apr 8, 1994 · N42DC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Mt. Deborah, AKFailure of the right main landing gear leg due to the improper major repair performed on the gear leg by some unknown maintenance person(s).Aug 15, 1993 · N42DC · Substantial damageNTSB MIA92LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio HE29 · Lantana, FLThe total failure of the landing gear tail wheel lock on landing roll out, resulting in an on ground loss of control (ground loop) and collapse of the left main landing gear.Sep 21, 1992 · N6DB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Laramie, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and an inadvertent ground-loop. Factors include crosswinds.Jul 14, 1992 · N68857 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Port Alsworth, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the rising terrain and a downdraft.Jul 9, 1991 · N456JH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Dunlap, TNFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.Mar 12, 1991 · N42013 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio HE-3/H-295 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot in commands improper flare during a forced landing resulting in a hard landing.Aug 9, 1990 · N6481V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90FA134Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHelio Courier H-295 · 40 Se Bettles, AKThe 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…Aug 4, 1990 · N6493V · DestroyedNTSB ANC88LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Anchorage, AKDuring the takeoff roll on the runway at approximately 20 to 25 mph the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane looped to the right.Sep 4, 1988 · N456JH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC88LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Clear, AKThe commercially certificated 8,000 hour pilot was attempting to land his Helio courier airplane at a remote, private airstrip in Alaska to pick up a non-revenue passenger. He reported that he landed hard, and that the left main gear collapsed. He said that…Jun 29, 1988 · N6493V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Encampment, WYThe plt stated he calculated the density altitude to have been 11,300 ft at takeoff. He said the acft was near max gross wt and that the grass strip he departed from was approx 1,500 ft long. The plt stated 'I was on the on the back side of the pwr curve as…Jun 5, 1988 · N6454V · DestroyedNTSB MKC85FPG03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHelio Courier H-295 · Winslow, ARThe left wing of the acft contacted a tree during an attempted takeoff from a 1200 ft long grass fld. The acft then rotated 180 degs and impacted the ground. The plt had landed the acft in the fld on 3/21/85 when deteriorating wx was encountered in-flight.…Mar 22, 1985 · N6475V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Lower Lake, CAPlt attempted to abort a takeoff as the acft became airborne at aprx 40 mph. The right main gear collapsed when the acft touched down while it was yawed to the left.Jan 30, 1985 · N269E · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio Courier · Livingston, MTPrior to the attempted takeoff fss advised the plt of wind from 250 deg at 20 gusting to 30 KTS and informed him that rwy 26 would be the preferred rwy. The plt elected to use rwy 22. During the takeoff roll the right wing rose in a gust but control was…Oct 18, 1984 · N700HC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA387Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Santa Ana, CAAs the tailwheel settled to the rwy the acft veered right and ground looped collapsing the left main ldg gear. The left main gear oleo strut failed due to tensile overload.Jul 9, 1984 · N222LT · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio Courier H-295 · Salt Lake City, UTBefore starting his takeoff, the plt waited for other acft in the pattern to make touch-and-go landings. Immediately before & during his attempted takeoff, the plt saw 2 national guard helicopters hovering over a sod area, west of rwy 34. Reportedly, the 1st…Aug 4, 1983 · N6484V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC83LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Fairbanks, AKThe plt reported that during the landing roll, the left brake failed & the acft ran off the right side of the rwy. Reportedly, the acft was damaged when it went off the gravel rwy at or near the departure end. No malfunction or failure of the brake assembly…Jul 23, 1983 · N6481V · Substantial damage
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