# NTSB Accident NYC00FA067
> **Beech C-90** · 2000-01-18 · SOMERSET, KY, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC00FA067
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20423
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-01-18
- **Location:** SOMERSET, KY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.079814, -84.599624
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** C-90
- **Registration:** N74CC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the failure of the pilot to follow his approach clearance, and subsequent descent into unprotected airspace which resulted in a collision with the guy wire.  Factors were the failure of the air traffic controller to verify the approach he cleared the pilot to conduct was in service, and the clouds which restricted the visibility of the communications antenna.

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