2 fatal · Cessna 172L · 1996-10-30 · BRANDY STATION, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD97FA014
Event ID
20001208X06898
Type
Accident
Date
1996-10-30
Location
BRANDY STATION, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.519027, -77.890945
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172L
Registration
N7737G
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the certificated flight instructor's failure to ensure that proper altitude/clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees, while on final approach. Darkness was a related factor.