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Aviation accident FTW97LA217

NONE · Bell 206L-3 · 1997-06-12 · WESTON, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number
FTW97LA217
Event ID
20001208X08119
Type
Accident
Date
1997-06-12
Location
WESTON, CO, USA
Coordinates
37.129142, -105.009346

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
5
Total aboard
5

Aircraft

Make
Bell
Model
206L-3
Registration
N207DS
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance from rising mountainous/hilly terrain. The unfavorable wind condition and low airspeed were related factors.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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