4 fatal · Bell 407 · 1997-12-15 · LITTLETON, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW98FA068
Event ID
20001208X09300
Type
Accident
Date
1997-12-15
Location
LITTLETON, CO, USA
Coordinates
39.590435, -105.009033
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
407
Registration
N771AL
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inability to maintain adequate visual lookout due to the lighting conditions and his failure to follow company procedures for departure from a landing zone. Factors were dark night conditions, bright lights in the landing zone which prevented vision beyond the zone, and the power line existence was not available on charts to either the pilot or ground personnel.