# NTSB Accident NYC03LA146
> **Cessna 172N** · 2003-07-02 · Linden, NJ, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC03LA146
- **Event ID:** 20030717X01121
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-07-02
- **Location:** Linden, NJ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.617221, -74.244445
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N314TM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The mechanic's improper installation of the carburetor, and his failure to secure the mixture control wire to the mixture control arm pivot bolt.

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