NONE · Piper PA-22-150 · 2005-10-12 · New Century, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN06LA007
Event ID
20051017X01660
Type
Accident
Date
2005-10-12
Location
New Century, KS, USA
Coordinates
38.830833, -94.890274
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-22-150
Registration
N8875D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of carbuetor heat and his improper inflight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the inadequate supervision of the student by the flight instructor, conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark night light conditions, and an unlit taxiway sign.