# NTSB Accident WPR09FA060
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 2008-12-19 · Kapolei, HI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR09FA060
- **Event ID:** 20081219X04502
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-12-19
- **Location:** Kapolei, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 21.315834, -158.055831
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N6182J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of both pilots to use carburetor heat during a long descent for landing in carburetor icing conditions, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.

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