# NTSB Accident LAX97FA334
> **Navion G** · 1997-07-23 · GABBS, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97FA334
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08414
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-23
- **Location:** GABBS, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.799655, -118.110595
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Navion
- **Model:** G
- **Registration:** N2429T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's attempted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.  A contributing factor was his overconfidence in his personal ability.

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