# NTSB Accident NYC88FA236
> **CESSNA 172N** · 1988-09-17 · ADAMS, MA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC88FA236
- **Event ID:** 20001213X26907
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-09-17
- **Location:** ADAMS, MA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N6586J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISIONS, HE CONTINUED VFR INTO IFR CONDITIONS. THE AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER SERVICE WAS IMPROPER.

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