Primary finding
Probable cause
the pilot's in-flight decision to maneuver the helicopter close to an active volcano steam vent which resulted in a whiteout condition from the steam, and the pilot's subsequent loss of visual contact with the ground.
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NTSB investigation record
LAX94LA174
CompletedHughes 369D· N113RS
- Date
- March 26, 1994
- Location
- Hi. Nat'l Park, HI
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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