# NTSB Accident NYC04LA120
> **Cessna 170B** · 2004-05-08 · Shirley, NY, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC04LA120
- **Event ID:** 20040514X00603
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-05-08
- **Location:** Shirley, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.850833, -72.876388
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 170B
- **Registration:** N1754D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in his failure to remove the engine inlet covers and subsequent loss of engine power.

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