# NTSB Accident MIA02LA031
> **Cessna 172M** · 2001-11-23 · Barceloneta, PR, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA02LA031
- **Event ID:** 20011204X02346
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-11-23
- **Location:** Barceloneta, PR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 18.449506, -66.559593
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172M
- **Registration:** N61582
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to alcohol.

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