2 fatal · Cessna 210L · 1995-11-23 · GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX96FA052
Event ID
20001207X04868
Type
Accident
Date
1995-11-23
Location
GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA
Coordinates
36.02967, -112.019622
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
210L
Registration
N5138Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in instrument and night flight conditions, inadequate transition/upgrade training, and the dark night light condition.