# NTSB Accident CHI97FA102
> **Cessna T210N** · 1997-04-12 · VICHY, MO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97FA102
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07671
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-04-12
- **Location:** VICHY, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.109771, -91.760475
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** T210N
- **Registration:** N5310A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to properly follow the missed approach procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during night/IFR flight.  Factors relating to the accident included: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and failure of the pilot to properly configure the airplane for the go-around (improper use of full flaps and gear retraction not performed).

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