# NTSB Accident FTW97FA121
> **MBB BO-105S** · 1997-03-14 · LENA, LA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97FA121
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07518
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-03-14
- **Location:** LENA, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.460443, -92.770942
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MBB
- **Model:** BO-105S
- **Registration:** N7161J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.  Factors were the pilot not following company procedures and directives, the low ceiling, and the dark night light condition.

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