# NTSB Accident ERA09LA380
> **PIPER PA-25-235** · 2009-07-04 · Westerly, RI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09LA380
- **Event ID:** 20090706X10333
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-07-04
- **Location:** Westerly, RI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.349998, -71.800003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-25-235
- **Registration:** N4898Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in a complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.

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