# NTSB Accident CHI97FA188
> **Cessna 172N** · 1997-06-26 · CANTON, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97FA188
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08069
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-06-26
- **Location:** CANTON, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.329772, -83.479949
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N7031Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a binding throttle/power lever cable.  Also causal was the improper maintenance, installation of the throttle arm.  Contributing to the accident were the dark night and unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.

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