ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 133221
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| Date: | Thursday 3 March 1994 |
| Time: | 22:40 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-235 |
| Owner/operator: | Jack L. Anderson |
| Registration: | N9192W |
| MSN: | 28-10850 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2260 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-B4B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Jackpot, NV -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Idaho Falls, ID (KIDA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that after takeoff from runway 15 he initially climbed 300 feet and began a left crosswind turn. The pilot said that after beginning the turn he subsequently lost visual reference with the horizon, became disoriented, and unknowingly allowed the aircraft to descend until the left wing contacted the terrain below. The aircraft cartwheeled approximately 200 yards until coming to rest. The pilot was instrument rated in airplanes, but said he was not current. After impact, a postcrash fire ignited which subsequently destroyed the aircraft.
Probable Cause: the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after his loss of visual contact with outside references. Factors in the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and spatial disorientation.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX94LA148
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:25 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 10-Apr-2024 08:41 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Other fatalities, Phase, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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