Twin-Engine Aircraft Mountain Strike Near Hilo (N28358)

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft encountered poor weather conditions while operating in the area northwest of Hilo. During the flight, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain. The wreckage was located the following day, and all 11 people on board were killed. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the pilot was operating under visual flight rules (VFR) in adverse weather conditions. The official findings identified high obstructions and a low ceiling as contributing factors to the accident. No aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date was provided in the source material.