Helio H 295 No Series accident at Fairbanks, AK, 10 Sept 2020

On September 10, 2020, a Helio H 295 No Series operated by Wright Air Service, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Fairbanks, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.