Aviation accident ERA12FA193

2 fatal · CESSNA 172S · 2012-02-24 · Key West, FL, USA

Event

NTSB number: ERA12FA193
Event ID: 20120225X71947
Type: Accident
Date: 2012-02-24
Location: Key West, FL, USA
Coordinates: 24.602222, -81.750556

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 172S
Registration: N53589
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The non-night-qualified pilot's improper decision to depart in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his subsequent spatial disorientation, loss of control, and impact with water.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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