Aviation accident IAD02FA002

2 fatal · Cessna 210M · 2001-10-05 · Pittsfield, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number: IAD02FA002
Event ID: 20011019X02121
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-10-05
Location: Pittsfield, PA, USA
Coordinates: 41.803611, -79.374443

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 210M
Registration: N6053B
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation, and his subsequent overstress of the airplane during a recovery attempt. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of inappropriate medications.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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