# NTSB Accident ATL97FA072
> **Bellanca 14-13** · 1997-05-10 · STOCKBRIDGE, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL97FA072
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07847
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-05-10
- **Location:** STOCKBRIDGE, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.53926, -84.239677
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bellanca
- **Model:** 14-13
- **Registration:** N86734
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which led to loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.  Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and trees in the emergency landing area.

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