Aviation accident NYC96FA002

2 fatal · CESSNA 172N · 1995-10-04 · CATON, NY, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC96FA002
Event ID: 20001207X04763
Type: Accident
Date: 1995-10-04
Location: CATON, NY, USA
Coordinates: 42.140651, -77.050315

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 172N
Registration: N9461E
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper IFR procedure by failing to maintain proper altitude, while on the initial approach for an ILS. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the tower controller to issue a safety advisory.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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