# NTSB Accident ATL02FA048
> **Bell 206L-1** · 2002-02-16 · New Smyrna Bch., FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL02FA048
- **Event ID:** 20020220X00233
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-02-16
- **Location:** New Smyrna Bch., FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.989999, -80.99028
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bell
- **Model:** 206L-1
- **Registration:** N23PJ
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAWN
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot continued visual flight into instrument conditions that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees.  Factor were the pilot's alcohol impaired condition, and low cloud conditions.

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