# NTSB Accident ATL89LA096
> **CESSNA 152** · 1989-03-05 · BLOUNTVILLE, TN, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL89LA096
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27831
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-03-05
- **Location:** BLOUNTVILLE, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.530021, -82.320526
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 152
- **Registration:** N25524
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

CARBURETOR ICE. THE PILOT FAILED TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT IN A TIMELY AND ADEQUATE MANNER. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN THE ACCUMULATION OF ICE TO A POINT OF FAILURE OF THE ENGINE WHICH ELIMINATED THE HEAT NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE ICE.

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