# NTSB Accident NYC91LA079
> **PIPER PA-28-161** · 1991-03-02 · PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC91LA079
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16677
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-03-02
- **Location:** PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.070728, -75.000602
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N2960B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

DUE TO FAILURE OF THE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL/AIR FILTER/SCREEN, WHICH BLOCKED AIRFLOW THROUGH THE CARBURETOR THROAT.

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