Jul 27, 2006
Accident
Substantial Skagway, AK
Injuries1 serious, 2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while hovering, which resulted in a main rotor strike with trees, an uncontrolled descent, and a collision with terrain.
NTSB ANC06LA100