MINR · Bell UH-1H · 2007-07-16 · Benchmark, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA07TA202
Event ID
20070720X00969
Type
Accident
Date
2007-07-16
Location
Benchmark, MT, USA
Coordinates
47.5275, -113.034164
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bell
Model
UH-1H
Registration
N667HP
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Dense smoke/haze which restricted the pilot's visibility and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent resulting in impact with terrain.