# NTSB Accident MIA05FA140
> **Cessna 172S** · 2005-07-31 · Key West, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA05FA140
- **Event ID:** 20050805X01171
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-07-31
- **Location:** Key West, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 24.53861, -81.711944
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172S
- **Registration:** N65982
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the dark, night flight over water, resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the water.  A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's distraction with the inappropriately set transponder.

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