# NTSB Accident NYC08FA056
> **BEECH H35** · 2007-12-10 · Warrenton, VA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC08FA056
- **Event ID:** 20080109X00034
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-12-10
- **Location:** Warrenton, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.624721, -77.753051
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** H35
- **Registration:** N5481D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological conditions.

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