Aviation accident FTW98FA073

1 fatal · Swearingen SA226-T · 1997-12-20 · BYERS, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW98FA073
Event ID: 20001208X09301
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-12-20
Location: BYERS, CO, USA
Coordinates: 39.709995, -104.220527

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Swearingen
Model: SA226-T
Registration: N950TT
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane and his subsequent spatial disorientation which prevented him from maintaining airplane control. Factors were excessive workload on the pilot and the dark night light conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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