# NTSB Accident ERA13LA113
> **PIPER PA-34-200T** · 2013-01-13 · Manteo, NC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA13LA113
- **Event ID:** 20130114X21545
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-01-13
- **Location:** Manteo, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.901111, -75.701385
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-34-200T
- **Registration:** N6537C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's attempted visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering at a low altitude in the traffic pattern, which resulted in spatial disorientation and impact with the water. Contributing was the pilot's lack of experience flying in actual instrument meteorological conditions.

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