The poor weather will be one dimension of the crash investigation, which is being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board. Investigators, who headed to the crash site early Monday, will also look into the pilot’s record and the helicopter’s maintenance record. He had held a commercial license since 2007 and was qualified to fly in bad weather conditions known as instrument flight rules, according to FAA records. The company also operates two other S-76s and three Airbus helicopters, according to FAA records. ADAnd in 1985 the company was involved in another deadly crash, according to a Los Angeles Times report from the time.

Source: Washington Post January 27, 2020 18:46 UTC