# NTSB Accident IAD03FA004
> **Cessna 182S** · 2002-10-12 · BROWNVILLE JCT, ME, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD03FA004
- **Event ID:** 20021031X05413
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-10-12
- **Location:** BROWNVILLE JCT, ME, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.694908, -69.382385
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 182S
- **Registration:** N100TY
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying in mountainous terrain at night.  A factor was the night lighting conditions.

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