# NTSB Accident ATL94FA006
> **MOONEY M20B** · 1993-10-17 · BETHPAGE, TN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL94FA006
- **Event ID:** 20001211X13513
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-10-17
- **Location:** BETHPAGE, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.499595, -86.299713
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOONEY
- **Model:** M20B
- **Registration:** N74724
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE A PREFLIGHT BRIEFING SERVICE, AND THE LOW CEILINGS AND FOG AT THE ACCIDENT SITE.

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