SERS · Piper PA-32-260 · 2006-01-24 · Jackson, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI06LA072
Event ID
20060228X00251
Type
Accident
Date
2006-01-24
Location
Jackson, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.270839, -84.410125
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32-260
Registration
N3946W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
the blocked induction air filter due to ice accumulation which resulted in a loss of engine power. The pilot's improper weather evaluation, trees, snow, fog, and icing conditions were factors.