Final
1 fatal, 4 minor
Sep 7, 2024
N306FW crash at King Salmon, AK
Bell 206B — VFR encounter with IMC at King Salmon, AK
DateSep 7, 2024
Tail numberN306FW
AircraftBell 206B · Bell 206 JetRanger · B06
LocationKing Salmon, AK
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 135 Business
Injuries1 fatal, 4 minor
NTSB caseANC24FA089
Probable cause
The pilot’s decision to initiate the visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation, failure to maintain helicopter control and subsequent impact with water.
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