# NTSB Accident NYC97FA004
> **Beech F33A** · 1996-10-08 · DOYLESBURG, PA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC97FA004
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06956
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-10-08
- **Location:** DOYLESBURG, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.21912, -77.700119
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** F33A
- **Registration:** N2154L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from high terrain.  Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and high (mountainous) terrain along the route.

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