Sounds like a bad day…
The pilot of N9815L was cleared for VFR but ended up flying into IFR conditions, which led to a complete loss of orientation and a dangerous spin. Thanks to calm guidance from ATC, he managed to recover and land safely. A powerful reminder of how crucial communication and training are in aviation.
(Disclaimer: This is an estimated recreation of the event using Microsoft Flight Simulator, based on publicly available data and real ATC audio. There may be slight variations in timing, aircraft positioning, and other factors. Unrelated ATC audio might be trimmed out. This video does not depict the exact sequence or conditions of the actual event.)
Real ATC Audio by: https://www.liveatc.net
