Aviation accident WPR13LA062

1 fatal · CESSNA 172S · 2012-12-02 · Kahului, HI, USA

Event

NTSB number: WPR13LA062
Event ID: 20121203X92118
Type: Accident
Date: 2012-12-02
Location: Kahului, HI, USA
Coordinates: 21.026111, -156.454162

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 172S
Registration: N3554Y
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The noninstrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while operating over water in dark night conditions with reduced visibility due to rain in the area.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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