Aviation accident ATL05FA041

4 fatal · Piper PA-28-181 · 2005-01-07 · Bradley, SC, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL05FA041
Event ID: 20050111X00035
Type: Accident
Date: 2005-01-07
Location: Bradley, SC, USA
Coordinates: 34.059444, -82.2425

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 4
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 4

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-28-181
Registration: N2823H
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the dark night conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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