# NTSB Accident BFO89LA017
> **CESSNA 172F** · 1989-01-31 · BRUCETON MILLS, WV, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO89LA017
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27547
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-01-31
- **Location:** BRUCETON MILLS, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.649909, -79.640792
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172F
- **Registration:** N8264U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF CARBURETOR ICE WHICH OBSTRUCTED AIRFLOW TO THE INDUCTION SYSTEM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, THE HIGHWAY AND THE DITCH WHICH WAS CONTACTED.

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