NONE · Eurocopter Deutschland EC-135 P1 · 2002-12-18 · Loon Lake, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA03LA019
Event ID
20021220X05621
Type
Accident
Date
2002-12-18
Location
Loon Lake, WA, USA
Coordinates
48.06361, -117.621665
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Eurocopter Deutschland
Model
EC-135 P1
Registration
N311MS
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) while in cruise flight, and an excessive descent rate. Factors include falling snow, whiteout conditions and dark night conditions.