1 fatal · Bell BH-206B · 1997-08-21 · DILLINGHAM, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC97GA126
Event ID
20001208X08524
Type
Accident
Date
1997-08-21
Location
DILLINGHAM, AK, USA
Coordinates
58.820453, -157.85971
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
BH-206B
Registration
N18FH
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to activate the cabin heating system, the lack of an operable windshield defogger, the pilot's overconfidence in his ability, pressure induced by the passengers to initiate the flight, and pressure induced by the FAA upon their employees.