# NTSB Accident ERA19FA181
> **Piper PA28R** · 2019-05-28 · Auburn Township, OH, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA19FA181
- **Event ID:** 20190529X03317
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2019-05-28
- **Location:** Auburn Township, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.375278, -81.193054
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA28R
- **Registration:** N3933T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was his inadequate weather planning, lack of experience flying at night and the deteriorating weather conditions.

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