SERS · Cessna 170 · 2002-02-23 · Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD02LA034
Event ID
20020305X00303
Type
Accident
Date
2002-02-23
Location
Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.266666, -77.449165
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
170
Registration
N3832V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The unauthorized modification of the air control box by unknown persons, and the failure of subsequent mechanics to note and correct the deficiency. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain mandated by the forced landing.