# NTSB Accident FTW97LA180
> **Cessna 172N** · 1997-05-07 · LAS CRUCES, NM, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97LA180
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07908
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-05-07
- **Location:** LAS CRUCES, NM, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N733WJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper installation of the throttle arm castellated nut, which resulted in a partial loss of power.  A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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