# NTSB Accident NYC06FA071
> **Cessna 172R** · 2006-02-22 · Mitchellville, MD, USA · FATL
## 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.

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