# NTSB Accident LAX06LA064
> **Cessna 172** · 2005-12-22 · Gilroy, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX06LA064
- **Event ID:** 20051227X02016
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-12-22
- **Location:** Gilroy, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.067779, -121.51889
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N7383A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The non-instrument rated pilot's poor judgment to fly in dark night instrument conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control while maneuvering.  Contributing factors were the dark night light condition and the low ceiling.

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