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Aviation accident NYC94LA139

NONE · CESSNA 172A · 1994-07-26 · BLOCK ISLAND, RI, USA

Event

NTSB number
NYC94LA139
Event ID
20001206X01850
Type
Accident
Date
1994-07-26
Location
BLOCK ISLAND, RI, USA

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4

Aircraft

Make
CESSNA
Model
172A
Registration
N5647A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
NDRK
Weather
Unk

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The dark night light conditions and the fog were contributing factors.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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