Feb 7, 1997
Accident
Substantial HOMOSASSA, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsUnk
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the unqualified person's poor judgment, by taking the helicopter without the owner's permission and attempting an unauthorized flight at night; and his failure (or inability) to maintain control the helicopter. Darkness was a related factor.
NTSB MIA97LA084