# NTSB Accident NYC91LA059
> **CESSNA 172P** · 1991-01-15 · CHARLESTON, WV, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC91LA059
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16371
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-01-15
- **Location:** CHARLESTON, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.350524, -81.629737
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172P
- **Registration:** N62960
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER IN CRUISE FLIGHT DUE TO FAILURE OF THE ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR DOWEL PIN RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND SUBSEQUENT NOSE OVER ON LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER PROCEDURE USED DURING ENGINE OVERHAUL.

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