PIPER PA22
Dalhart, TX — January 11, 2024
Event Information
| Date | January 11, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA092 |
| Event ID | 20240118193680 |
| Location | Dalhart, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.15897, -102.54813 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA22 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.
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.