# NTSB Accident CEN09FA178
> **CESSNA 182M** · 2009-02-28 · Albany, LA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09FA178
- **Event ID:** 20090228X94050
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-02-28
- **Location:** Albany, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.575277, -90.60083
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 182M
- **Registration:** N91593
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after an encounter with marginal VMC and/or instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with the preflight knowledge of deteriorating weather conditions.

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