# NTSB Accident NYC91LA242
> **CESSNA 180L** · 1991-09-21 · VESTAL, NY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC91LA242
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18173
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-21
- **Location:** VESTAL, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.079891, -76.049774
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 180L
- **Registration:** N4110
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A POWER LOSS DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

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