1 fatal · PIPER PA-28R-201 · 1990-11-26 · SHOW LOW, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX91FA045
Event ID
20001212X24627
Type
Accident
Date
1990-11-26
Location
SHOW LOW, AZ, USA
Coordinates
34.2294, -110.070709
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28R-201
Registration
N31638
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, DUE TO INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION AND LACK OF A SUITABLE AREA FOR A FORCED LANDING.