# NTSB Accident WPR18LA135
> **CESSNA 152** · 2018-05-04 · Tamiami, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR18LA135
- **Event ID:** 20180504X05729
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2018-05-04
- **Location:** Tamiami, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 25.795, -80.569725
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 152
- **Registration:** N6198Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The non-instrument-rated pilot’s loss of control during an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart on the flight without obtaining approval to fly at night in accordance with company policy.

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