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NTSB investigation record

LAX97GA105

Completed

McDonnell Douglas 369D· N5200Y

Date
February 17, 1997
Location
Santee, CA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

Spatial disorientation and temporary visual impairment that led to a loss of aircraft control as result of difficulty to light adaptivity. Contributing was the crew coordination and inadequate night flight recurrency training.

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