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Aviation accident LAX08FA256

2 fatal · CESSNA 172K · 2008-08-04 · Gearhart, OR, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX08FA256
Event ID
20080808X01194
Type
Accident
Date
2008-08-04
Location
Gearhart, OR, USA
Coordinates
46.026943, -123.924446

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
8

Aircraft

Make
CESSNA
Model
172K
Registration
N828CC
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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