# NTSB Accident NYC88FA218
> **CESSNA 172K** · 1988-08-15 · ISLAND FALLS, ME, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC88FA218
- **Event ID:** 20001213X26672
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-08-15
- **Location:** ISLAND FALLS, ME, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172K
- **Registration:** N1183M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

PILOT'S POOR IN-INFLIGHT DECISIONS AND PLANNING AND FAILED TO FOLLOW ATC DIRECTIVES TO MAINTAIN VFR. THE PILOT CONTINUED VFR INTO IFR CONDITIONS AND COLLIDED WITH HILLY TERRAIN.

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