# NTSB Accident ATL03FA137
> **Mooney M-20C** · 2003-09-13 · Monticello, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL03FA137
- **Event ID:** 20030915X01536
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-09-13
- **Location:** Monticello, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.330276, -83.749725
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M-20C
- **Registration:** N2764W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance and collision with trees.  A factor was low ceiling.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=ATL03FA137) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*