Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's misjudgment of his clearance above the terrain due to distorted visual perception. Contributing to the accident was the whiteout condition.
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NTSB investigation record
ANC89LA033
CompletedHughes 500-d· N5074R
- Date
- January 12, 1989
- Location
- Bell Mountain, AK
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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