# NTSB Accident CHI98LA126
> **Cessna 177** · 1997-12-29 · FT. LEONARDWOOD, MO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI98LA126
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09289
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-12-29
- **Location:** FT. LEONARDWOOD, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.940765, -91.760635
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 177
- **Registration:** N30255
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight in to instrument meteorological conditions.  The pilot's overconfidence in his ability is a contributing factor.

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