# NTSB Accident WPR09FA158
> **PIPER PA-32-300** · 2009-03-20 · Corona, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR09FA158
- **Event ID:** 20090320X44802
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-03-20
- **Location:** Corona, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.90361, -117.614166
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N55962
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain airplane control during climb due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flying experience.

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