Aviation accident NYC06FA071

2 fatal · Cessna 172R · 2006-02-22 · Mitchellville, MD, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC06FA071
Event ID: 20060303X00265
Type: Accident
Date: 2006-02-22
Location: Mitchellville, MD, USA
Coordinates: 38.449443, -76.772224

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 172R
Registration: N3536C
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: IMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to attempt a landing in weather conditions below landing minimums, and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were the fog and snow.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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