# NTSB Accident ATL91FA077
> **CESSNA 172D** · 1991-04-07 · MOCKSVILLE, NC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL91FA077
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16719
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-04-07
- **Location:** MOCKSVILLE, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.890872, -80.550949
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172D
- **Registration:** N2936U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO OPEN CIRCUITS IN THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING ATTEMPT. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT LIGHTING CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

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