SERS · Piper PA-28-140 · 2007-02-22 · Saluda, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC07LA068
Event ID
20070310X00269
Type
Accident
Date
2007-02-22
Location
Saluda, VA, USA
Coordinates
37.58472, -76.448608
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-140
Registration
N32285
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper repair of the carburetor heat control linkage by person(s) unknown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to takeoff, with the engine developing partial power.