Jul 8, 2004
Accident
Substantial Hilo, HI
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 135
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.
NTSB LAX04LA256