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Aviation accident LAX04LA256

MINR · Eurocopter AS350 B2 · 2004-07-08 · Hilo, HI, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX04LA256
Event ID
20040713X00964
Type
Accident
Date
2004-07-08
Location
Hilo, HI, USA
Coordinates
20.020555, -155.425277

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
6
Total aboard
7

Aircraft

Make
Eurocopter
Model
AS350 B2
Registration
N196BH
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC

Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A low ceiling and fog were contributing factors.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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