# NTSB Accident CHI96FA120
> **Piper PA-28-180** · 1996-03-29 · LINCOLN, KS, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI96FA120
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05370
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-03-29
- **Location:** LINCOLN, KS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.039478, -98.139266
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N8214W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot became spatially disoriented and failed to maintain control of the airplane.  The factors involved were the pilot encountered VFR flight into IMC, pressure induced by conditions/events, low ceilings, and the dark light conditions.

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