# NTSB Accident FTW98LA007
> **Beech G18S** · 1997-10-06 · CROSBYTON, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98LA007
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09004
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-10-06
- **Location:** CROSBYTON, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.640975, -101.229652
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** G18S
- **Registration:** N9312Y
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

Inadequate maintenance which resulted in diminished carburetor heat effectiveness due to missing alternate air doors. Contributing were conducive carburetor icing weather conditions, low ceilings during the emergency descent, and the lack of suitable terrain  for the forced landing.

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