# NTSB investigations: Helio H-295

A list on [Helio H-295](https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-h-295.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 87 investigations

- [NTSB ANC26LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA048.md): Helio H-295 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 8, 2026 · N2267Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC23LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA082.md): Helio H-295 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2023 · N713C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with windshear during initial climb out, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC20CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA092.md): Helio H 295 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2020 · N68857 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA18CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA481.md): Helio H 295 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2018 · N77TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during takeoff in a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC16LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA071.md): Helio H-295 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2016 · N68857 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC16LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA067.md): Helio H 295 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N6464V · Substantial damage
  > Excessive 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.
- [NTSB GAA16CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA366.md): Helio H 295 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2016 · N9185Z · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC15LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA070.md): Helio H 295 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2015 · N6464V · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB ANC15LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA004.md): Helio H 295 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N6465V · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC14CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA082.md): Helio H 295 · Prospect Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2014 · N50718 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, in gusty and variable wind conditions, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC12LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA056.md): Helio H-295-1400 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2012 · N295SC · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC12CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA020.md): Helio H-295 · Old Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2012 · N713C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA11CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA364.md): Helio H-295 · Brasstown, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N99PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC09CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA091.md): Helio H-295 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N6468V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to water in the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ANC09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA047.md): Helio H-295 · Kaktovic, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N295SC · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC09LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA023.md): Helio H-295 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N6478V · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA09CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA165.md): Helio H-295 · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2009 · N99PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC07FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA109.md): Helio H-295 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2007 · N295BA · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB SEA07LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA009.md): Helio H-295 · Lake Isabel, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N6471V · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ANC05LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA045.md): Helio H-295 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2005 · N6465V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in performing a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW04WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA203.md): Helio H-295 · La Campa, Honduras · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 31, 2004 · N6347V · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA101.md): Helio H-295 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N920AS · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC02LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA089.md): Helio H-295 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N50718 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the axle shaft, which resulted in the separation of the right main tire/wheel from the airplane on landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA039.md): Helio H-295 · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N42DC · Substantial damage
  > The shifting of engine connecting rod bearings, and the fracture of an engine connecting rod.
- [NTSB ANC01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA003.md): Helio H-295 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N295BA · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ANC97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA128.md): Helio H-295 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N6465V · Substantial damage
  > failure 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.
- [NTSB ANC97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA094.md): Helio H295 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N6343V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA96FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA130.md): Helio H-295 · Gaffney, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N700HC · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to remove the control lock during the preflight, and his failure to check the flight controls before taking off.
- [NTSB LAX96LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA174.md): Helio H-295 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1996 · N6470V · Substantial damage
  > the 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…
- [NTSB ANC96IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96IA039.md): Helio H295 · Angoon, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1996 · N5462E · Minor damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA96LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA090.md): Helio H-295 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N68883 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB NYC95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA163.md): Helio H-295 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1995 · N316LM · Substantial damage
  > the 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.
- [NTSB ANC94LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA123.md): Helio H295 · Artic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N6DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the hidden obstruction (hole).
- [NTSB ANC94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA046.md): Helio 295 · Manley Hot Sprg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1994 · N42DC · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by a blocked fuel vent line. A factor in the accident was the improper aircraft preflight.
- [NTSB ANC93LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA154.md): Helio H-295 · Mt. Deborah, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N42DC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear leg due to the improper major repair performed on the gear leg by some unknown maintenance person(s).
- [NTSB MIA92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA187.md): Helio HE29 · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N6DB · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB SEA92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA155.md): Helio H-295 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1992 · N68857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and an inadvertent ground-loop. Factors include crosswinds.
- [NTSB ANC91LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA093.md): Helio H-295 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N456JH · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the rising terrain and a downdraft.
- [NTSB ATL91LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA065.md): Helio H-295 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1991 · N42013 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA138.md): Helio HE-3/H-295 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N6481V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands improper flare during a forced landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC90FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA134.md): Helio Courier H-295 · 40 Se Bettles, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N6493V · Destroyed
  > 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…
- [NTSB ANC88LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA122.md): Helio H-295 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1988 · N456JH · Substantial damage
  > During 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.
- [NTSB ANC88LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA077.md): Helio H-295 · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1988 · N6493V · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB DEN88LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA123.md): Helio H-295 · Encampment, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N6454V · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB MKC85FPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FPG03.md): Helio Courier H-295 · Winslow, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 22, 1985 · N6475V · Substantial damage
  > The 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.…
- [NTSB LAX85LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA127.md): Helio H-295 · Lower Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1985 · N269E · Substantial damage
  > Plt 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.
- [NTSB DEN85LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA011.md): Helio Courier · Livingston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1984 · N700HC · Substantial damage
  > Prior 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…
- [NTSB LAX84LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA387.md): Helio H-295 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1984 · N222LT · Substantial damage
  > As 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.
- [NTSB DEN83LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA182.md): Helio Courier H-295 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1983 · N6484V · Substantial damage
  > Before 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…
- [NTSB ANC83LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA136.md): Helio H-295 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1983 · N6481V · Substantial damage
  > The 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…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('4300802')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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