N3439Z

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-22 S/N: 22-7355

Summary

On March 27, 1993, a Piper PA-22 (N3439Z) was involved in an accident near Marysville, IN. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WHILE FLYING IN CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI93LA119. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3439Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 27, 1993
NTSB Number
CHI93LA119
Location
MARYSVILLE, IN
Event ID
20001211X11955
Coordinates
38.579231, -85.650703
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT WHILE FLYING IN CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-7355
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
PA-22 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RUMBINAS TIMOTHY S
Address
PO BOX 271
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST BURKE
State / Zip Code
VT 05871
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI93LA119