Jan 16, 2023
Accident
Substantial Kualapuu, HI
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude during a circling approach procedure in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
NTSB ANC23LA012