# NTSB Accident WPR09FA112
> **BEECH A36** · 2009-02-06 · Avalon, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR09FA112
- **Event ID:** 20090206X45502
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-02-06
- **Location:** Avalon, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.378887, -118.421112
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** A36
- **Registration:** N66819
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to follow the published instrument departure procedures during the climb to cruise, and loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total experience in instrument meteorological conditions.

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