# NTSB Accident FTW92LA188
> **PIPER PA-38-112** · 1992-07-25 · CARROLLTON, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW92LA188
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15162
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-07-25
- **Location:** CARROLLTON, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.979606, -96.889434
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-38-112
- **Registration:** N9240T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE THE FAILED CARBURETOR DE-ICE SYSTEM VALVE RESULTING IN AN INOPERATIVE CARBURETOR AND THE INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.

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