1 fatal · McDonnell Douglas 369D · 1997-02-17 · SANTEE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97GA105
Event ID
20001208X07417
Type
Accident
Date
1997-02-17
Location
SANTEE, CA, USA
Coordinates
32.790538, -116.960746
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
369D
Registration
N5200Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Spatial disorientation and temporary visual impairment that led to a loss of aircraft control as result of difficulty to light adaptivity. Contributing was the crew coordination and inadequate night flight recurrency training.