Enstrom F28C N595H

Summary

On 23 June 1999 at about 05:45 local time, a Enstrom F28C registered N595H was involved in an accident near Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

23 June 1999 at 05:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Kaunakakai, Hawaii, United States

Coordinates

21.1299, -157.2095

Aircraft

Enstrom F28C

Registration

N595H

Category

Helicopter

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Unknown → Honolulu

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Dusk

NTSB number

LAX99LA226

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot encountered a dust devil during the takeoff transition from a dirt and grass area resulting in a loss of vision, disorientation, and subsequent collision with trees.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported the helicopter was running well with no mechanical difficulties. During an after dusk departure from a ranch, he encountered a dust devil. Dust and grass blew into the cockpit blinding the pilot. While attempting to land, the helicopter collided with trees.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.