# NTSB Accident NYC08FA138
> **Cirrus Design Corp SR22** · 2008-03-15 · Front Royal, VA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC08FA138
- **Event ID:** 20080319X00332
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-03-15
- **Location:** Front Royal, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.905555, -78.318885
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cirrus Design Corp
- **Model:** SR22
- **Registration:** N141SR
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to turn toward his assigned course during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling, reduced visibility, dark night conditions, and rising mountainous terrain.

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