# NTSB Accident ATL92FA108
> **CESSNA 172B** · 1992-05-24 · CHEROKEE, NC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL92FA108
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14559
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-05-24
- **Location:** CHEROKEE, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.469665, -83.309722
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172B
- **Registration:** N8102X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AS A RESULT OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. THE LACK OF TOTAL FLIGHT TIME, AND RAIN IN THE ACCIDENT AREA WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

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