SERS · Piper PA-28-181 · 1998-12-26 · HAINES CITY, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA99LA057
Event ID
20001211X11608
Type
Accident
Date
1998-12-26
Location
HAINES CITY, FL, USA
Coordinates
28.100395, -81.620651
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-181
Registration
N8436C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing and take corrective action prior to engine failure and the pilot's failure to maintain visual outlook while making a forced landing resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees.