Aviation accident ATL97FA092

2 fatal · Cessna 182 · 1996-12-07 · CHARLESTON, SC, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL97FA092
Event ID: 20001208X07131
Type: Accident
Date: 1996-12-07
Location: CHARLESTON, SC, USA
Coordinates: 32.780063, -79.929969

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 182
Registration: N8683T
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to remain clear of instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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