1 fatal · Beech J35 · 1998-02-11 · MORGAN HILL, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX98FA086
Event ID
20001211X09562
Type
Accident
Date
1998-02-11
Location
MORGAN HILL, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.170997, -121.649307
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Beech
Model
J35
Registration
N8343D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain visual separation from the flight of military helicopters approaching from his left. The pilot's failure to request VFR traffic advisories, to maintain an adequate visual lookout, an erratic transponder, and glare from the sun were factors.