# NTSB Accident GAA17CA215
> **CESSNA 182** · 2017-04-03 · Blue Earth, MN, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA17CA215
- **Event ID:** 20170404X81707
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-04-03
- **Location:** Blue Earth, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.595275, -94.092781
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 182
- **Registration:** N8889X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to continue the night, visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of an electronic flight bag.

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