# NTSB Accident NYC02FA060
> **Rockwell 500S** · 2002-02-17 · Exeter, RI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC02FA060
- **Event ID:** 20020227X00276
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-02-17
- **Location:** Exeter, RI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.577777, -71.52333
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Rockwell
- **Model:** 500S
- **Registration:** N999N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control after encountering icing conditions while on approach for landing.  Factors in this accident were the night light conditions and pilot's failure to select the airplane's propeller de-icing switches to the "on" position.

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