Mar 4, 1997
Accident
Destroyed JAMAICA BEACH, TX
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control due to the loss of visual cues to detect his height above the water. Factors were the low ceilings and fog, and the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
NTSB FTW97LA114