# NTSB Accident ATL01FA094
> **Piper PA-28-151** · 2001-08-19 · Rienzi, MS, USA · FATL
## 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.

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