Nov 20, 1996
Accident
Destroyed GOLETA, CA
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an instrument approach, due to spatial disorientation, and/or his failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's delay (or failure) to initiate a missed approach, and his lack of instrument competency.
NTSB LAX97FA046