# NTSB Accident BFO92FA069
> **CESSNA 172P** · 1992-05-19 · PRINCETON, NJ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO92FA069
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14578
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-05-19
- **Location:** PRINCETON, NJ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172P
- **Registration:** N55110
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE OVER AN OBSTACLE.  CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE A TAILWIND, DARK NIGHT, AND PREMATURE RAISING OF THE FLAPS.

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