Final 3 fatal Sep 15, 2021

N888DV crash at Monticello, GA

Robinson Helicopter Co R66 — VFR encounter with IMC at Monticello, GA

DateSep 15, 2021
Tail numberN888DV
AircraftRobinson R66 · R66
LocationMonticello, GA
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 135
Injuries3 fatal
NTSB caseERA21FA362

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into deteriorating weather conditions during a dark night and over unlit terrain, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of helicopter control.

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