Accident Overview
A helicopter supporting the commercial filming of celebrity skiers impacted a ridge at an elevation of approximately 8,500 feet after disappearing into a cloud bank. The accident occurred during the third go-around following three unsuccessful attempts to land at a ridgetop landing site.
Flight Details
The helicopter was engaged in transporting personnel within a remote mountain valley. The skiers had been filmed skiing down a ridge and were being flown back to the top of the ridgeline. As the helicopter attempted to land, three landing attempts were made. On the third go-around, the helicopter entered a cloud bank and subsequently collided with the ridge.
Weather Conditions
Members of the party on the ground described the area as "totally socked in." The basic weather information provided in the report was the 1445 observation at Ogden, located 15 nautical miles southwest of the accident site at an elevation of 4,470 feet.
Impact Location
The helicopter struck the ridge at the 8,500-foot level. No further details regarding the accident site were provided in the source.