# NTSB Accident ATL07LA073
> **Culver, Aurther L. Seawind 3000** · 2007-04-11 · Yanceyville, NC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL07LA073
- **Event ID:** 20070502X00500
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-04-11
- **Location:** Yanceyville, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.396454, -79.346924
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Culver, Aurther L.
- **Model:** Seawind 3000
- **Registration:** N666AC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his improper decision to operate in IMC, a low cloud ceiling, and reduced visibility.

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