# NTSB Accident ATL02LA144
> **Piper PA-32RT-300** · 2002-07-20 · Atlantic Ocean, AO, BF · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL02LA144
- **Event ID:** 20020726X01236
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-07-20
- **Location:** Atlantic Ocean, AO, BF
- **Coordinates:** 37.634754, -72.861549
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 5
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32RT-300
- **Registration:** N9738C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC and thunderstorm conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.

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