# NTSB Accident CEN12FA196
> **BEECH 35** · 2012-03-21 · Glencoe, MN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12FA196
- **Event ID:** 20120322X05609
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-03-21
- **Location:** Glencoe, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.831943, -94.132499
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** 35
- **Registration:** N3871N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded and an in-flight breakup.

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