# NTSB Accident CHI04LA278
> **Cessna 208B** · 2004-09-24 · Gwinner, ND, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI04LA278
- **Event ID:** 20040928X01514
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-09-24
- **Location:** Gwinner, ND, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.193054, -97.65361
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 208B
- **Registration:** N7392B
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during the circling maneuver.  Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to execute the approach when weather conditions were below minimums and the low light (dark night) conditions.

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