# NTSB Accident ATL89LA083
> **CESSNA 172D** · 1989-01-27 · CUMMING, GA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL89LA083
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27541
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-01-27
- **Location:** CUMMING, GA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172D
- **Registration:** N2556U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT VFR FLIGHT IN ADVERSE METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AT NIGHT WITH AN INOPERATIVE ATTITUDE INDICATOR AND INSUFFICIENT FUEL RESERVE FOR THE INTENDED FLIGHT.

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