SERS · Piper PA-28-161 · 2002-10-24 · Lakewood, NJ, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC03LA012
Event ID
20021112X05457
Type
Accident
Date
2002-10-24
Location
Lakewood, NJ, USA
Coordinates
40.07722, -74.173057
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-161
Registration
N40059
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a failure to remove carburetor ice, and loss of engine power. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.