# NTSB Accident CEN12FA174
> **HEMP TIMOTHY LEGACY 2000** · 2012-03-01 · Belen, NM, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12FA174
- **Event ID:** 20120301X15130
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-03-01
- **Location:** Belen, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.650966, -106.769645
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** HEMP TIMOTHY
- **Model:** LEGACY 2000
- **Registration:** N273TE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane during the hours of darkness when he had a restriction for daytime flight only due to color vision limitations.

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