# NTSB Accident NYC94LA054
> **CESSNA 172L** · 1994-03-06 · MT. STERLING, KY, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC94LA054
- **Event ID:** 20001206X00979
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-03-06
- **Location:** MT. STERLING, KY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.060855, -83.939636
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172L
- **Registration:** N19679
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE WHICH RESULTED IN THE DISCONNECTION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE FROM THE CARBURETOR AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.  FACTORS WERE THE ANNUAL INSPECTION NOT PERFORMED, AND COMPLACENCY.

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