# NTSB Accident NYC97FA019
> **Cessna 172N** · 1996-11-21 · ANDOVER, MA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC97FA019
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07102
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-11-21
- **Location:** ANDOVER, MA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N4926G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

failure of the dual magneto, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing at night.  Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.

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