# NTSB Accident WPR10FA136
> **CESSNA 310R** · 2010-02-17 · Palo Alto, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR10FA136
- **Event ID:** 20100217X24906
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-02-17
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.461112, -122.114997
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 310R
- **Registration:** N5225J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure follow the standard instrument departure as instructed, and his failure to attain a sufficient altitude to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions.

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