# FAA incident reports: Helio H-391B

A list on [Helio H-391B](https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-h-391b.md).

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

- [Accident 20250818013389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250818013389A.md): Helio H-391B · Monroe, MI · Aug 18, 2025 · N4431U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot lost control attempting to land with a crosswind. The aircraft turned 90 degrees right into the wind and skidded on the left main wheel. Upon exiting the runway and coming into contact with the grass, the left main landing gear snapped off and the…
- [Accident 20190611006639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190611006639A.md): Helio H-391B · Hope, AK · Jun 11, 2019 · N10CJ · Substantial damage
  > On June 11, 2019, at 2230 AKDT, N10CJ, a Helio courier H391-B, was substantially damaged when the pilot attempted a precautionary landing at an unmaintained airstrip after experiencing intermittent engine power surging and/or power loss during cruise flight.…
- [Accident 20020524011099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020524011099A.md): Helio H391B · Cheyenne, WY · May 24, 2002 · N25BA · No damage
  > (-23) The pilot lost control of the aircraft on the runway just prior to take off. Gusting crosswinds prevailed at the time.
- [Accident 20010602029919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010602029919A.md): Helio H391B · Anvik, AK · Jun 2, 2001 · N25BA · Substantial damage
  > (-23) On June 2, 2001, at about 0930. Aircraft N25BA a float-equipped Helio courier H391B sustained substantial damage during an aborted takeoff from the Anvik river. The certificated private pilot was the sole occupant and did not receive injuries. On June…
- [Accident 19940226003029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940226003029A.md): N9050R · Saluda, SC · Feb 26, 1994 · N9050R · Substantial damage
  > Lost power en route. Landed on Private strip. Nosed over. Left fuel cap leaked. Prevented gravity fuel flow.
- [Accident 19931007039779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931007039779A.md): Helio H391B · Beaver Creek, AK · Oct 7, 1993 · N173K · Substantial damage
  > Lost power en route. Crashed in a Creek trying for a sandbar. Too slow slats extended. Shortened glide.
- [Accident 19920825050879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920825050879A.md): Helio H391B · Everett, WA · Aug 25, 1992 · N4431U · Destroyed
  > Lost partial power. Unable reach airport. Ditched in bay. NR4 exhaust valve was seized in open position.
- [Accident 19910323007469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910323007469A.md): Helio H391B · Prescott, AZ · Mar 23, 1991 · N289LM · Substantial damage
  > Lost directional control on takeoff roll. Veered into crosswind. Left runway and ground looped.
- [Accident 19900913039569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900913039569A.md): Helio H391B · Circle, AK · Sep 13, 1990 · N316HW · Substantial damage
  > Failed to accelerate after liftoff from gravel bar. Settled in alders at end of bar.
- [Accident 19891120046499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891120046499A.md): Helio H391B · Plainwell, MI · Nov 20, 1989 · N8750R · Substantial damage
  > Veered off runway on gusty crosswind landing. Left gear collapsed in ditch. Crosswind gear lock rigged improperly.
- [Accident 19851206061059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851206061059A.md): Helio H391B · Bozeman, MT · Dec 6, 1985 · N4101D · Substantial damage
  > Magnetos grounded, p lead insulation worn, shorted out. Should have turned off master switch when smelled smoke.
- [Accident 19831119063709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831119063709A.md): Helio H391B · Hood River, OR · Nov 19, 1983 · N4431U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot gound looped aircraft during landing when he attempted high speed turn off of runway.
- [Accident 19830605022689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830605022689A.md): Helio H391B · Croton, MI · Jun 5, 1983 · N4119D · Substantial damage
  > Struck powerlines on approach to a water landing into a lake.
- [Accident 19810522031239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810522031239A.md): Helio H391B · Bellingham, WA · May 22, 1981 · N316HW · Substantial damage
  > Had crosswind gear in improper position for crosswind landing. Failed to check. Side load collapsed landing gear.
- [Accident 19800628023769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800628023769A.md): Helio H391B · Northway, AK · Jun 28, 1980 · N173K · Substantial damage
  > Unskilled in type. Tried to turn around on landing roll-out. Lost control. Ground-looped.
- [Accident 19780726026709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780726026709A.md): Helio H391 · Iliamna, AK · Jul 26, 1978 · N6023 · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19771028035009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771028035009A.md): Helio H391 · Bedford, PA · Oct 28, 1977 · N4169D · Substantial damage
  > Ac contacted runway during gnd loop.
- [Accident 19761023032269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761023032269A.md): Helio H391B · Anchorage, AK · Oct 23, 1976 · N4144D · Substantial damage
  > Lnd due enroute wea.
- [Accident 19731017034519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731017034519A.md): Helio H391B · Eau Claire, WI · Oct 17, 1973 · N8750R · Substantial damage
  > Plt had flown 8 hrs in last 24 hr period veered l initiated goarnd held r rudder too long.

## The whole list in SQL

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

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('4300106')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-h-391b/incidents

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