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

Fairbanks, AK, United States

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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

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 Determination

Contributing factors

Crosswind correction — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation

Related events

Same aircraft family

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Sept 2020 Helio H 295 No Series accident near Fairbanks, AK?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Sept 2020 Helio H 295 No Series accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Sept 2020 involved a Helio H 295 No Series, operated by Wright Air Service, Inc., at Fairbanks, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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.

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