Jul 19, 1996
Accident
Destroyed ELFIN COVE, AK
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from rising terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the rising terrain and clouds.
NTSB ANC96FA101