2 fatal · Piper PA-24-250 · 2005-08-18 · Pomona, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX05FA271
Event ID
20050901X01368
Type
Accident
Date
2005-08-18
Location
Pomona, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.033611, -117.820274
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N7342P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power during the landing approach due to fuel starvation caused by debris and corrosion in the carburetor assembly. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner to comply with the manufacturer's service bulletin regarding overhaul of the carburetor.