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Aviation accident LAX99LA226

MINR · Enstrom F28C · 1999-06-23 · KAUNAKAKAI, HI, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX99LA226
Event ID
20001212X19036
Type
Accident
Date
1999-06-23
Location
KAUNAKAKAI, HI, USA
Coordinates
21.129941, -157.209548

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Enstrom
Model
F28C
Registration
N595H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot encountered a dust devil during the takeoff transition from a dirt and grass area resulting in a loss of vision, disorientation, and subsequent collision with trees.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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