N68857 — 1974 Helio H-295
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
N68857 appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1463
- Manufacturer
- Helio
- Model
- H-295
- Year
- 1974
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming Go-480 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Wright Air Service Inc — Fairbanks, AK
Accident & incident history
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 decision to take off from a wet, snowy airstrip and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Helio H-295).
- Jan 30, 2020registered — Wright Air Service Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N68857 been in an accident?
- Yes. N68857 appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N68857?
- N68857 is a 1974 Helio H-295 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1463.
- Who is N68857 registered to?
- N68857 is registered to Wright Air Service Inc of Fairbanks, AK. Registration status: active.
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