# NTSB Accident LAX93LA104
> **FAIRCHILD HILLER FH-1100** · 1993-01-25 · VOLCANO NATL PK, HI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX93LA104
- **Event ID:** 20001211X11722
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-01-25
- **Location:** VOLCANO NATL PK, HI, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** FAIRCHILD HILLER
- **Model:** FH-1100
- **Registration:** N427FH
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR CONTROL FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S). A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S CHOICE OF A HOVER ALTITUDE/POSITION INADEQUATE TO REACH A SHORELINE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE SEVERITY OF THE PASSENGERS' INJURIES WAS THE OPERATOR'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE PASSENGERS WITH LIFEVESTS.

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