# NTSB Accident LAX05FA271
> **Piper PA-24-250** · 2005-08-18 · Pomona, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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