# NTSB Accident NYC01FA172
> **Beech A23-24** · 2001-07-15 · Bridgeville, DE, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC01FA172
- **Event ID:** 20010724X01487
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-07-15
- **Location:** Bridgeville, DE, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.740028, -75.600669
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** A23-24
- **Registration:** N5962S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's incapacitation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while maneuvering.  A factor was the FAA Aeromedical Certification Division's inadequate certification/approval of the pilot's medical certificate.  Findings were the pilot's inappropriate use of medication, and depression.

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