# NTSB Accident DCA89MA058
> **BEECH H18** · 1989-06-11 · WAIPIO VALLEY, HI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DCA89MA058
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28542
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-06-11
- **Location:** WAIPIO VALLEY, HI, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 11
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 11
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** H18
- **Registration:** N34AP
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION TO MANEUVER WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE OVER OR IN A A CANYON AREA.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TERRAIN CONDITIONS AND SCENIC AIR TOUR'S LACK OF SPECIFIC DIRECTION TO ITS PILOTS CONCERNING SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS.

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