2 fatal · Bell OH-58C · 2000-08-19 · WATERTOWN, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI00FA262
Event ID
20001212X21657
Type
Accident
Date
2000-08-19
Location
WATERTOWN, WI, USA
Coordinates
43.189365, -88.720787
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
OH-58C
Registration
N626SF
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The spatial disorientation by the pilot during continued flight into instrument conditions and the inadequate surveillance by the operator. The inoperative attitude indicator and night conditions were contributing factors.