# NTSB Accident WPR15FA010
> **CESSNA 170B** · 2014-10-12 · Yerington, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR15FA010
- **Event ID:** 20141012X30001
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-10-12
- **Location:** Yerington, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.154724, -119.298057
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 170B
- **Registration:** N3558C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the Savannah pilot to maintain awareness of the position of the Cessna while attempting a join up maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the impaired decision-making of the Savannah's pilot due to the combined effects of licit and illicit medications. Also contributing to the accident was the failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain awareness of the position of the Savannah as it was departing.

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