# NTSB Accident WPR14FA078
> **CESSNA 172K** · 2013-12-27 · Fresno, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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