4 fatal · Cessna 310D · 1996-05-04 · LOS ANGELES, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX96FA189
Event ID
20001208X05801
Type
Accident
Date
1996-05-04
Location
LOS ANGELES, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.950958, -118.400444
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
310D
Registration
N6780T
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were clouds and dark night light conditions, and the pilot's diverted attention due to a landing gear problem.