Mar 14, 1997
Accident
Destroyed LENA, LA
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot not following company procedures and directives, the low ceiling, and the dark night light condition.
NTSB FTW97FA121