Aviation accident ERA14LA117

1 fatal · PIPER PA-28-161 · 2014-02-08 · Stuart, FL, USA

Event

NTSB number: ERA14LA117
Event ID: 20140211X72802
Type: Accident
Date: 2014-02-08
Location: Stuart, FL, USA
Coordinates: 27.168056, -80.142501

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-28-161
Registration: N2571U
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into dark night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with water.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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