Aviation accident NYC02FA197

1 fatal · Cessna 310L · 2002-09-28 · Virgil, NY, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC02FA197
Event ID: 20021018X05328
Type: Accident
Date: 2002-09-28
Location: Virgil, NY, USA
Coordinates: 42.505033, -76.192329

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 310L
Registration: N2276F
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to continue the flight into IMC after canceling his IFR clearance, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were rain, low ceilings, and night.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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