# NTSB Accident NYC00FA257
> **Cessna 172L** · 2000-08-28 · MILL CREEK, PA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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