# NTSB Accident CHI06LA072
> **Piper PA-32-260** · 2006-01-24 · Jackson, MI, USA · SERS
## 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.

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