# NTSB Accident SEA07TA202
> **Bell UH-1H** · 2007-07-16 · Benchmark, MT, USA · MINR
## 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.

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