"Jim Carter" wrote in message .com...
: Didn't the vacuum source fail which caused the AI to fail? I thought the
: jury decision was based on there being no vacuum failure annunciator,
: but I could be wrong.
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My understanding is the primary AI rolled over on its back and the pilot was not proficient enough to fight the
disorientation. I do know the vacuum pumps were OK even though Parker had to pay...The jury got it wrong...

Here is the nitty gritty:
http://www.ntsb.gov/publictn/2002/AAB0202.htm
Probable Cause
The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to
control the airplane while maneuvering because of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the failure
of the airplane's primary attitude indicator and the adverse weather conditions, including turbulence.