# NTSB Accident NYC89LA082
> **CESSNA R172K** · 1989-02-10 · BALLSTON SPA, NY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC89LA082
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27798
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-02-10
- **Location:** BALLSTON SPA, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.000747, -73.850402
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** R172K
- **Registration:** N758PW
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

WORN CONNECTING ROD BEARING(S), AND FAILURE OF THE #1 CONNECTING ROD. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING.

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