Aviation accident CEN14FA042

2 fatal · PIPER PA-32R-301 · 2013-11-06 · Kirksville, MO, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN14FA042
Event ID: 20131106X11708
Type: Accident
Date: 2013-11-06
Location: Kirksville, MO, USA
Coordinates: 40.145832, -92.528335

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-32R-301
Registration: N408DM
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

A loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the private pilot's impairment due to a sedating antihistamine and both pilots' fatigue.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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