Aviation accident IAD01FA070

1 fatal · Piper PA-32R-301 · 2001-06-22 · GREENWICH, CT, USA

Event

NTSB number: IAD01FA070
Event ID: 20010709X01336
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-06-22
Location: GREENWICH, CT, USA
Coordinates: 41.597625, -72.754997

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-32R-301
Registration: N13VH
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the fog, and the pilot's use of a sedating medication.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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