Aug 6, 2023
Accident
Substantial Carthage, IL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
A collision with a fence during landing due to the crew’s reduced distance estimation and depth perception while using night vision goggles. Contributing to the accident was the low moon angle, which made viewing the fence more challenging.
NTSB CEN23LA350