MINR · Piper PA-28-140 · 2000-11-19 · WENDOVER, UT, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN01LA016
Event ID
20001212X22281
Type
Accident
Date
2000-11-19
Location
WENDOVER, UT, USA
Coordinates
40.819812, -113.570343
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
N6355R
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
a forced landing to unsuitable terrain due to a loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing. Factors were insufficient weather information regarding carburetor icing in the pilot's operating handbook for the aircraft and delay by the pilot in applying carburetor heat.