Apr 19, 2004
Accident
Destroyed Holoaloa, HI
Injuries3 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, low clouds and rain, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
NTSB LAX04FA190