Inadvertent Spiral Dive During IMC Flight

Power Lever Idle
Stop the spiral dive by using coordinated aileron and rudder control while referring to the attitude indicator and turn coordinator to level the wings
Cautiously apply elevator back pressure to bring airplane to level flight attitude
Trim Level Flight
Power Lever As Required
Use autopilot if functional otherwise keep hands off control yoke, use rudder to hold constant heading
IMC Exit

 

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