N9185Z is a 1966 Helio H-295. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 6 seats, powered by a Lycoming GO-480 series rated at 295 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Mooresville, NC. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Feb 2002. It has been registered to its current owner since Jan 2026. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 60 years old
- 1 of 57 Helio H-295
2026
2002
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The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, he encountered a crosswind gust from the right. Subsequently, the airplane swerved off the runway to the right and ground looped. During the ground loop, the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer impacted the ground, which resulted in substantial damage.
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported on the National Transportation Safety Board Accident/ Incident Report Form 6120.1, the wind direction was variable at 8 to 9 knots, with gusts at 2 to 5 knots. The destination airport was not equipped with an automated weather observation system.
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