1 fatal · Cessna 172L · 2000-08-28 · MILL CREEK, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC00FA257
Event ID
20001212X21827
Type
Accident
Date
2000-08-28
Location
MILL CREEK, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.430564, -77.920623
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172L
Registration
N4344Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, and in-flight planning decision to continue visual fight into deteriorating adverse weather conditions. Factors were the night conditions, low clouds and fog.