# NTSB Accident NYC92LA031
> **MOONEY M20C** · 1991-11-16 · PAINESVILLE, OH, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC92LA031
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18514
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-11-16
- **Location:** PAINESVILLE, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.720676, -81.239349
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOONEY
- **Model:** M20C
- **Registration:** N9637M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE POWERLINE TOWER STRUCTURE WHILE EXECUTING A VISUAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LACK OF PROPER RADIO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH, RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AND NIGHT CONDITIONS.

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