1 fatal · Bell 206L-1 · 1995-09-20 · IRVINE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX95FA339
Event ID
20001207X04514
Type
Accident
Date
1995-09-20
Location
IRVINE, CA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
206L-1
Registration
N700TH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
the pilot's intentional VFR flight into IMC conditions and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and the local controller's improper use of ATC procedure/technique. Factors in the accident were the helicopter's low fuel state and lack of the required equipment for IFR flight.