Aviation accident ANC21LA007

2 fatal · CESSNA 150L · 2020-11-16 · Colton, OR, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC21LA007
Event ID: 20201117102299
Type: Accident
Date: 2020-11-16
Location: Colton, OR, USA
Coordinates: 45.05, -122.156

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 150L
Registration: N18666
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain positive control of the airplane in mountainous terrain during dark night conditions as a result of spatial disorientation which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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