# NTSB Accident BFO96LA016
> **Ryan NAVION A3** · 1995-11-07 · MCCOMB, OH, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO96LA016
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04810
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-11-07
- **Location:** MCCOMB, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.099349, -83.779357
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Ryan
- **Model:** NAVION A3
- **Registration:** N116JM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and carburetor Ice, which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.  The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related factor.

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