# NTSB Accident BFO95FA045
> **CESSNA 172M** · 1995-04-07 · ELDERSBURG, MD, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO95FA045
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03233
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-04-07
- **Location:** ELDERSBURG, MD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.370994, -76.969047
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172M
- **Registration:** N20819
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED.  FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REMOVE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING THE GO-AROUND AND THE PRESENCE OF A TAILWIND.

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