Aviation accident CHI01MA011

3 fatal · Cessna 335 · 2000-10-17 · HILLSBORO, MO, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI01MA011
Event ID: 20001212X22136
Type: Accident
Date: 2000-10-17
Location: HILLSBORO, MO, USA
Coordinates: 38.230422, -90.559745

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 335
Registration: N8354N
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to control the airplane while maneuvering because of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the airplane's primary attitude indicator and the adverse weather conditions, including turbulence.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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