# NTSB Accident NYC00FA209
> **Cessna 210D** · 2000-07-26 · ASHLAND, VA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC00FA209
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21562
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-07-26
- **Location:** ASHLAND, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.75996, -77.470222
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 210D
- **Registration:** N3894Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.  Factors were the dark night, low ceiling and fog.

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