Feb 25, 2023
Accident
Substantial Stagecoach, NV
Injuries5 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the disengagement of the autopilot for undetermined reasons, as well as the operator’s insufficient flight risk assessment process and lack of organizational oversight.
NTSB WPR23MA113