# NTSB Accident NYC07LA068
> **Piper PA-28-140** · 2007-02-22 · Saluda, VA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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