Aviation accident LAX97LA185

1 fatal · Bell 206B · 1997-05-18 · HILO, HI, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX97LA185
Event ID: 20001208X07954
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-05-18
Location: HILO, HI, USA
Coordinates: 19.69087, -155.079879

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Bell
Model: 206B
Registration: N98AW
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

the noninstrument-rated pilot flew into instrument conditions and failed to maintain adequate terrain clearance, while attempting to descend through an overcast. The adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain were related factors.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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