# NTSB Accident WPR13LA062
> **CESSNA 172S** · 2012-12-02 · Kahului, HI, USA · FATL
## 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.

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