# NTSB Accident NYC05FA075
> **Cessna 172R** · 2005-04-23 · Armonk, NY, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC05FA075
- **Event ID:** 20050428X00521
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-04-23
- **Location:** Armonk, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.086944, -73.725555
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172R
- **Registration:** N61AF
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The flight instructor's failure to maintain the proper altitude\clearance during the approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.  Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and gusty wind conditions.

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