# NTSB Accident FTW95FA393
> **Cessna 172M** · 1995-09-13 · WITTER, AR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW95FA393
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04479
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-09-13
- **Location:** WITTER, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.929759, -93.680175
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172M
- **Registration:** N61899
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from high/wooded terrain.  Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, high terrain, and foggy weather conditions.  Also, the pilot's use of Methamphetamine (not approved by the FAA) was a possible factor.

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