NONE · Beech A36 · 2003-02-01 · Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI03LA063
Event ID
20030212X00203
Type
Accident
Date
2003-02-01
Location
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.880832, -85.522781
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Beech
Model
A36
Registration
N5677X
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the overload of the aircraft. Spatial disorientation, an inoperative turn coordinator, and the pilot's misinterpretation of the flight instruments were contributing factors.