Aviation accident WPR09FA176

1 fatal · MAULE M-4-220C · 2009-04-01 · Hungry Horse, MT, USA

Event

NTSB number: WPR09FA176
Event ID: 20090402X03139
Type: Accident
Date: 2009-04-01
Location: Hungry Horse, MT, USA
Coordinates: 48.107498, -113.710281

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: MAULE
Model: M-4-220C
Registration: N2007U
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of reduced visibility and snow showers during cruise flight, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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