# NTSB Accident CEN18FA011
> **CESSNA 172M** · 2017-10-13 · Ramsey, MN, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN18FA011
- **Event ID:** 20171013X22853
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-10-13
- **Location:** Ramsey, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.218055, -93.433891
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172M
- **Registration:** N7CF
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see the and avoid the power lines due to their proximity to a bend in the river and the position of the sun at the time of the accident.

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