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North Dakota lawmaker became disoriented by darkness before plane crash that killed 4

  • Rep. Doug Larsen, a North Dakota state senator, died in a plane crash due to spatial disorientation while piloting the aircraft at night on October 1, 2023, according to the National Transportation Safety Board report.
  • The crash killed Larsen, his wife, Amy, and their two sons when the plane hit a hill shortly after takeoff near Moab, Utah.
  • A witness stated that Larsen turned off the airplane landing light immediately after takeoff, which contributed to the accident due to poor visual references.
  • Larsen, who received training and had experience flying at night, was unable to detect his airplane's descent, resulting in the crash into rocky terrain.
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
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