# NTSB Accident NYC96FA002
> **CESSNA 172N** · 1995-10-04 · CATON, NY, USA · FATL
## 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.

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