# NTSB Accident LAX96FA189
> **Cessna 310D** · 1996-05-04 · LOS ANGELES, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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