Final 1 fatal Dec 5, 2016

N765FA crash at Camilla, GA

Fairchild SA227 — Loss of control in flight at Camilla, GA

DateDec 5, 2016
Tail numberN765FA
AircraftFairchild SA227 · Swearingen SA227 Metroliner · SW4
LocationCamilla, GA
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 135
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseERA17FA066

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to initiate and continue the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted spatial disorientation, a loss of airplane control, and a subsequent in-flight breakup.

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