SERS · PIPER PA 28-140 · 2013-11-16 · San Antonio, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN14LA058
Event ID
20131118X10427
Type
Accident
Date
2013-11-16
Location
San Antonio, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.332777, -98.462501
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA 28-140
Registration
N57DB
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power after departure due to the collapse of the carburetor air inlet duct, which restricted the airflow to the engine. Contributing to the accident was the overdue annual inspection and the installation of the improper air inlet duct.