MINR · CESSNA T172N · 1989-10-25 · TOWNSEND, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC90LA017
Event ID
20001213X29702
Type
Accident
Date
1989-10-25
Location
TOWNSEND, MA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
T172N
Registration
N6309F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT DURING WEATHER CONDITIONS FAVORABLE TO CARBURETOR ICING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.