# NTSB Accident CEN23LA067
> **CESSNA 172F** · 2022-12-21 · Auburn Hills, MI, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN23LA067
- **Event ID:** 20221221106483
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2022-12-21
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.67112, -83.22053
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172F
- **Registration:** N8768U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation.

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