# NTSB Accident NYC01LA166
> **Cessna 402C** · 2001-07-08 · Boston, MA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC01LA166
- **Event ID:** 20010716X01432
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-07-08
- **Location:** Boston, MA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.36, -70.013336
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 402C
- **Registration:** N760EA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper  decision to waive the wake turbulence hold time, and his subsequent loss of control when wake vortex turbulence was encountered.

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