NONE · PIPER PA 12 · 2015-01-29 · Ridgefield, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR15CA095
Event ID
20150130X24929
Type
Accident
Date
2015-01-29
Location
Ridgefield, WA, USA
Coordinates
45.768611, -122.720001
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA 12
Registration
N918TF
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's delayed action to use carburetor heat before the engine experienced a total loss of power while operating at cruise flight in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.