# NTSB Accident NYC01LA224
> **Yakovlev YAK-52** · 2001-09-11 · Washington, CT, USA · FATL
## 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.

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