Aviation accident DEN03FA157

1 fatal · Beech 35 · 2003-09-29 · Belen, NM, USA

Event

NTSB number: DEN03FA157
Event ID: 20031003X01652
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-09-29
Location: Belen, NM, USA
Coordinates: 34.636665, -106.845001

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Beech
Model: 35
Registration: N3853N
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night light conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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