# NTSB Accident MKC89LA186
> **CESSNA 172** · 1989-08-23 · CLEAR LAKE, MN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MKC89LA186
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29217
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-23
- **Location:** CLEAR LAKE, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.439098, -93.990669
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N80357
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION IN ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH INADEQUATE VISUAL CUES WHICH PRECLUDED IDENTIFICATION OF A CORRECT RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE AIRPORT WAS READILY AVAILABLE.

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