5 fatal · BELL UH-1H · 2018-01-18 · Raton, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN18FA078
Event ID
20180118X03803
Type
Accident
Date
2018-01-18
Location
Raton, NM, USA
Coordinates
36.704444, -104.286666
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
5
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
BELL
Model
UH-1H
Registration
N658H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain during cruise flight in dark night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.