2 fatal · Cessna T210N · 1997-04-03 · GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97FA143
Event ID
20001208X07734
Type
Accident
Date
1997-04-03
Location
GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA
Coordinates
36.030899, -112.019554
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
T210N
Registration
N6172C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation and his lack of proficiency in conducting instrument flight. Contributing were the inoperative alternator, cockpit lighting, and vacuum system.