Aviation accident ATL02FA069

2 fatal · Piper PA-34-200T · 2002-03-31 · Apex, NC, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL02FA069
Event ID: 20020405X00469
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-03-31
Location: Apex, NC, USA
Coordinates: 35.77222, -78.931663

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-34-200T
Registration: N2BX
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot experienced spatial disorientation that resulted in the loss of control and the overload failure of the airframe. A factor was low visibility and ceilings.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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