# NTSB Accident ATL97LA083
> **Cessna 170A** · 1997-06-09 · ORANGEBURG, SC, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL97LA083
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08057
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-06-09
- **Location:** ORANGEBURG, SC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.489459, -80.860137
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 170A
- **Registration:** N2551V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot experienced a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason.  The pilot failed to maintain flying airspeed which resulted in a stall and then subsequent collision with the ground.  A factor was, conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.

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