# NTSB Accident NYC92FA185
> **CESSNA 150F** · 1992-09-13 · LAKE NEEPAULIN, NJ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC92FA185
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15766
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-09-13
- **Location:** LAKE NEEPAULIN, NJ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 150F
- **Registration:** N8725G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES AFTER THE PILOT FAILED TO OUTCLIMB THE TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FLAPS AND THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRPLANE OVER THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE GROSS WEIGHT.

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