NTSB Report Confirms Pilot Suffered Spatial Disorientation in Fatal Down East Plane Crash
EMERALD ISLE, NC – The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the 2022 fatal airplane crash in Down East Carteret County, confirming that the pilot, Ernest “Teen” Rawls, suffered spatial disorientation. The report provides crucial insight into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident, shedding light on the factors that contributed to the pilot’s disorientation. This information is vital for understanding how to prevent similar incidents in the future and improve aviation …