# NTSB Accident NYC89LA150
> **CESSNA 172N** · 1989-06-18 · NIAGARA FALLS, NY, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC89LA150
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28658
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-06-18
- **Location:** NIAGARA FALLS, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.089504, -79.050331
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N52HR
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL STARVATION AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN DURING THE FORCED LANDING. THE OIL STARVATION WAS CAUSED BY THE OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE DRAIN BECAUSE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAILED TO INSTALL THE DRAIN PLUG.

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