Primary finding
Probable cause
The inadequate visual outlook by the pilots of both aircraft, and their failure to see and avoid the other aircraft. A factor associated with the accident was sunglare affecting the helicopter pilot's vision.
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NTSB investigation record
ANC96LA111
CompletedCessna 185· N5246E, McDonnell Douglas Md369D· N58269
- Date
- August 4, 1996
- Location
- Healy, AK
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Published May 23, 1997
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