2 fatal · CESSNA 172K · 2013-12-27 · Fresno, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR14FA078
Event ID
20131226X23756
Type
Accident
Date
2013-12-27
Location
Fresno, CA, USA
Coordinates
36.734165, -119.826667
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172K
Registration
N251JM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while on approach, which subsequently led to a loss of airplane control. Also causal was the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane at night with a diagnosed medical condition that degraded his night vision.