Accident · destroyed
May 17, 2023 · Winslow, ARThe pilot’s poor preflight decision to depart into known instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without a functional autopilot system, which resulted in spatial disorientation and his failure to maintain aircraft control while flying in IMC during the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-imposed pressure to conduct the flight.
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Injuries
- Fatal
- Report
- CEN23FA190
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CEN23FA190)