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Aviation accident WPR17LA096

MINR · PIPER PA 32-260 · 2017-05-02 · Mukilteo, WA, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR17LA096
Event ID
20170502X93150
Type
Accident
Date
2017-05-02
Location
Mukilteo, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.889446, -122.286941

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA 32-260
Registration
N3457W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a stuck float and a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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