Aviation accident ATL03FA041

3 fatal · Piper PA-24-250 · 2003-02-06 · Florence, SC, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL03FA041
Event ID: 20030210X00191
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-02-06
Location: Florence, SC, USA
Coordinates: 34.279167, -79.759719

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-24-250
Registration: N5587P
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. A factors was dark night and clouds.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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