Aviation accident ATL04FA056

1 fatal · Cessna 206H · 2003-12-17 · Sanford, NC, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL04FA056
Event ID: 20031224X02085
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-12-17
Location: Sanford, NC, USA
Coordinates: 35.586387, -79.103889

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 3
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 5

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 206H
Registration: N9562L
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and the ground. Factors were the dark night, fog, and low ceilings.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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