1 fatal · BELL 206B · 2017-02-07 · Galveston, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN17FA100
Event ID
20170207X10319
Type
Accident
Date
2017-02-07
Location
Galveston, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.239721, -94.990554
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
206B
Registration
N978RH
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to recognize the flight had encountered instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in an unrecognized descent and collision with water.