# NTSB Accident IAD04FA025
> **Robinson R-44** · 2004-06-18 · Killingly, CT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD04FA025
- **Event ID:** 20040630X00889
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-06-18
- **Location:** Killingly, CT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.782775, -71.857498
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R-44
- **Registration:** N70144
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot in command's intentional flight into instrument meteorological flight conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in a controlled descent into trees.  Factors included the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, low cloud ceilings, fog, and dark night lighting conditions.

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