# NTSB Accident NYC03LA012
> **Piper PA-28-161** · 2002-10-24 · Lakewood, NJ, USA · SERS
## 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.

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