Aviation accident ATL97FA072

1 fatal · Bellanca 14-13 · 1997-05-10 · STOCKBRIDGE, GA, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL97FA072
Event ID: 20001208X07847
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-05-10
Location: STOCKBRIDGE, GA, USA
Coordinates: 33.53926, -84.239677

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Bellanca
Model: 14-13
Registration: N86734
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which led to loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and trees in the emergency landing area.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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