Aviation accident NYC01LA224

1 fatal · Yakovlev YAK-52 · 2001-09-11 · Washington, CT, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC01LA224
Event ID: 20010926X01997
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-09-11
Location: Washington, CT, USA
Coordinates: 41.62973, -73.279212

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Yakovlev
Model: YAK-52
Registration: N1189N
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NDRK
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, reduced visibility, and the pilot's decision to conduct VFR operations at night in adverse weather conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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