PIPER PA-20
Palmer, AK — June 20, 2022
Event Information
| Date | June 20, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC22LA049 |
| Event ID | 20220629105390 |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.47000, -148.83000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-20 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.