# NTSB Accident ATL96FA029
> **Cessna 210H** · 1996-01-06 · COLUMBIA, TN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL96FA029
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05087
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-01-06
- **Location:** COLUMBIA, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.61956, -87.039558
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 210H
- **Registration:** N44DJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives by flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper training/certification; and his failure (or inability) to follow proper IFR procedures and maintain proper altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with obstacles (trees) and the ground.  Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, instrument weather conditions, and pilot impairment from use of a medication that is not approved by the FAA for use while operating an aircraft.

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