# NTSB Accident LAX97GA105
> **McDonnell Douglas 369D** · 1997-02-17 · SANTEE, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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