# NTSB Accident NYC96FA123
> **Beech E90** · 1996-06-10 · WOOLWICH, ME, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC96FA123
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06079
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-06-10
- **Location:** WOOLWICH, ME, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** E90
- **Registration:** N916PA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAWN
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane while climbing after takeoff, due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with terrain.  Factors relating to the accident were: the improper refueling (servicing of the aircraft) by FBO personnel, and failure of the pilot to note the excessive lateral imbalance of the airplane during preflight.

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