# NTSB Accident IAD97FA014
> **Cessna 172L** · 1996-10-30 · BRANDY STATION, VA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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