# NTSB Accident LAX03FA282
> **Robinson R-22 Beta** · 2003-08-25 · Encinitas, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03FA282
- **Event ID:** 20030904X01456
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-08-25
- **Location:** Encinitas, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.815555, -117.139442
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R-22 Beta
- **Registration:** N8049V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot's spatial disorientation and inadvertent descent into the ocean while maneuvering to avoid inclement weather.  Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision due to his improper approval of his student's preflight preparation and failure to ensure that the flight could be performed under visual flight rules.  Contributing factors were the low cloud condition, and the student's improper weather evaluation and preflight planning.

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