# NTSB Accident LAX97LA254
> **Beech 77** · 1997-07-23 · LAKEPORT, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97LA254
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08439
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-23
- **Location:** LAKEPORT, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.040397, -122.930191
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** 77
- **Registration:** N1848F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

carburetor ice, and the failure of both pilot's to use (or properly use) carburetor heat.  Factors relating to the accident were: the weather (carburetor icing) conditions, and obstructions in the forced landing area (grape vineyard).

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