# NTSB Accident NYC04FA139
> **Beech 200** · 2004-06-13 · Rupert, WV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC04FA139
- **Event ID:** 20040622X00849
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-06-13
- **Location:** Rupert, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.97861, -80.692779
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** 200
- **Registration:** N200BE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's improper decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.  Factors were the FAA Principle Operations Inspector's inadequate surveillance of the operator, and a low ceiling.

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