# NTSB Accident FTW91LA115
> **CESSNA 172P** · 1991-07-03 · EL PASO, TX, USA · NONE
## 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.

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