NONE · CESSNA 172P · 1991-07-03 · EL PASO, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW91LA115
Event ID
20001212X17552
Type
Accident
Date
1991-07-03
Location
EL PASO, TX, USA
Coordinates
31.8006, -106.359931
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172P
Registration
N5488K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS WERE THE ICING CONDITIONS, LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING, AND THE GUSTY TAIL WIND.