# NTSB Accident FTW95FA407
> **Beech A36** · 1995-09-30 · BRADY, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW95FA407
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04485
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-09-30
- **Location:** BRADY, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.130908, -99.369331
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** A36
- **Registration:** N836AA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper decision to attempt a night landing without the visual cues necessary to establish runway alignment.  Factors were the dark night light condition, the inoperative runway edge lights, and the failure of airport management to issue a NOTAM that the airport was closed to night operations.

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