Aviation accident CHI08FA054

1 fatal · Piper PA-32R-300 · 2007-12-21 · Warrens, WI, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI08FA054
Event ID: 20071231X02011
Type: Accident
Date: 2007-12-21
Location: Warrens, WI, USA
Coordinates: 44.216388, -90.428337

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-32R-300
Registration: N1919H
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The decision by the pilot to fly into known adverse weather, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors include the clouds and the night conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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