# NTSB Accident CHI01FA218
> **Cessna 310R** · 2001-07-18 · Oak Creek, WI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI01FA218
- **Event ID:** 20010730X01557
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-07-18
- **Location:** Oak Creek, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.947223, -87.896667
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 310R
- **Registration:** N1448Z
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot not maintaining clearance from objects during an ILS approach in low night IFR conditions and his descent below decision height.  Factors were the dark night, mist, low ceiling, and the trees west of the approach.

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