| Crash location | Unknown |
| Nearest city | Volcano Natl Pk, HI
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| Tail number | N427FH |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 25 Jan 1993 |
| Aircraft type | Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 |
| Additional details: | None |
A LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR CONTROL FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON(S). A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S CHOICE OF A HOVER ALTITUDE/POSITION INADEQUATE TO REACH A SHORELINE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE SEVERITY OF THE PASSENGERS' INJURIES WAS THE OPERATOR'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE PASSENGERS WITH LIFEVESTS.