M-20 J (201) / Allegro
Flight Crew Private; Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 14; Flight Crew Total 1446; Flight Crew Type 1134
Distraction; Situational Awareness
Inflight Event / Encounter Weather / Turbulence; Inflight Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance; Flight Crew Regained Aircraft Control
Weather
I was flying in IMC conditions and encountered turbulence at 7;000 feet. I was cleared to 9;000 feet to avoid turbulence. I was climbing through 8;500 feet when I encountered severe turbulence. I lost control of the aircraft and descended to 5;600 before regaining control of the aircraft.
The pilot of a M20J reported a loss of control due to severe turbulence that resulted in a descent prior to regaining control.