# NTSB Accident NYC04LA045
> **Cessna 152** · 2003-12-08 · Butler, PA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC04LA045
- **Event ID:** 20031217X02052
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-12-08
- **Location:** Butler, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.888053, -79.983886
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 152
- **Registration:** N94820
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.  A factor was carburetor icing conditions.

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