# NTSB Accident MIA89LA159
> **MOONEY M20J** · 1989-05-27 · BIG PINE KEY, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA89LA159
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28383
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-05-27
- **Location:** BIG PINE KEY, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 24.669589, -81.350646
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOONEY
- **Model:** M20J
- **Registration:** N3201U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT BECAME SPATIALLY DISORIENTED AND WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.  THE LIGHT CONDITIONS (DARK NIGHT) AND WEATHER (HAZE) WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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