# NTSB Accident ANC96LA111
> **McDonnell Douglas MD369D** · 1996-08-04 · HEALY, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC96LA111
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06391
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-08-04
- **Location:** HEALY, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 63.679103, -150.029006
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 4
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 9
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas
- **Model:** MD369D
- **Registration:** N58269
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The inadequate visual outlook by the pilots of both aircraft, and their failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.  A factor associated with the accident was sunglare affecting the helicopter pilot's vision.

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