# NTSB Accident CHI02LA070
> **Bellanca 17-30A** · 2002-01-27 · Alexandria, MN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA070
- **Event ID:** 20020204X00172
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-01-27
- **Location:** Alexandria, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.870044, -95.36911
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bellanca
- **Model:** 17-30A
- **Registration:** N4002B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's disregard of  the weather evaluation and his attempt to fly into known adverse weather without an instrument rating.  Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, the low visibility, and the icing conditions.

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