# NTSB Accident MIA92FA017
> **CESSNA 152** · 1991-10-26 · VALKARIA, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA92FA017
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18342
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-10-26
- **Location:** VALKARIA, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.030408, -80.600418
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 152
- **Registration:** N24431
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE WHILE MANEUVERING. THIS RESULTED IN THE PILOT BECOMING SPATIALLY DISORIENTED AND AN IN-FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRPLANE WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES.

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