# NTSB Accident NYC04LA024
> **Cessna 150H** · 2003-11-06 · Bruceton Mills, WV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC04LA024
- **Event ID:** 20031125X01947
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-11-06
- **Location:** Bruceton Mills, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.568611, -79.635833
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 150H
- **Registration:** N23178
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's physical impairment due to alcohol and his improper decision to attempt flight with a low cloud ceiling, low visibility, after consuming alcohol.  A related factor in the accident was the low cloud ceiling.

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