N4431UHELIO H-391B2025-08-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HELIO H-391BS/N: 091

Summary

On August 18, 2025, a Helio H-391B (N4431U) was involved in an incident near Monroe, MI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA325. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4431U.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 18, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA325
Location
Monroe, MI
Event ID
20250819200814
Coordinates
41.939889, -83.434667
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HELIO
Serial Number
091
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
H-391B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
H-391B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DECHERT BARRY E
Address
6515 LABO RD
City
SOUTH ROCKWOOD
State / Zip Code
MI 48179-9775
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA325