Aviation accident CEN21FA320

2 fatal · PIPER PA-28-180 · 2021-07-14 · Muscatine, IA, USA

Event

NTSB number: CEN21FA320
Event ID: 20210714103481
Type: Accident
Date: 2021-07-14
Location: Muscatine, IA, USA
Coordinates: 41.493333, -91.049722

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-28-180
Registration: N2801T
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight under a thunderstorm, where he encountered reduced visibility due to heavy precipitation, resulting in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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