# NTSB Accident NYC92FA123
> **MBB BK-117** · 1992-06-21 · MIDDLETOWN, CT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC92FA123
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14950
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-06-21
- **Location:** MIDDLETOWN, CT, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MBB
- **Model:** BK-117
- **Registration:** N117HH
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

A WIRE STRIKE AFTER THE PILOT MADE A DECISION TO CONTINUE THE APPROACH INTO AN AREA OF HAZARDS.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT AND THE HOSPITAL COMMUNICATOR TO REQUEST ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LANDING AREA AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.

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