Helio H-295 — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 140 Helio H-295 airframes on record (built 1965–1974), 54 currently registered. 10 have one or more NTSB accident records (14 records total). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Helio H-295 accidents
The pilot’s encounter with windshear during initial climb out, which resulted in a loss of control.
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.
The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during takeoff in a quartering tailwind.
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.
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.
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.
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.