# NTSB Accident CEN09CA431
> **PIPER J3C-65** · 2009-07-13 · Porter, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09CA431
- **Event ID:** 20090713X90753
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-07-13
- **Location:** Porter, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.2, -95.551391
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J3C-65
- **Registration:** N70455
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting in the pilot's inability to clear the wires.

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