Aviation accident ATL01FA094

3 fatal · Piper PA-28-151 · 2001-08-19 · Rienzi, MS, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL01FA094
Event ID: 20010830X01820
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-08-19
Location: Rienzi, MS, USA
Coordinates: 34.761665, -88.634162

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-28-151
Registration: N57297
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. A factor was the dark night condition.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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