# NTSB Accident FTW94LA317
> **CESSNA 172B** · 1994-09-28 · POTEAU, OK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW94LA317
- **Event ID:** 20001206X02265
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-09-28
- **Location:** POTEAU, OK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.040435, -94.630958
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172B
- **Registration:** N7617X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE PILOT'S DELAYED USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT AND THE RESULTANT CARBURETOR ICING. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER CONDITION AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

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