MINR · Robinson R-44 · 1998-07-02 · CASSVILLE, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI98LA239
Event ID
20001211X10493
Type
Accident
Date
1998-07-02
Location
CASSVILLE, MO, USA
Coordinates
36.670566, -93.860252
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R-44
Registration
N8329B
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and weather evaluation that resulted in flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors to the accident were a preflight briefing service not being used and the transmission wire.