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Aviation accident CEN24LA206

MINR · PIPER PA-24-250 · 2024-05-31 · Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN24LA206
Event ID
20240603194365
Type
Accident
Date
2024-05-31
Location
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Coordinates
38.805817, -104.70077

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-24-250
Registration
N7500P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to use the carburetor heat during a descent that resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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