Accident Details
Date
Sunday, March 17, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA090
Location
PHILLIPSBURG, PA
Event ID
20001212X16686
Coordinates
39.890964, -78.829261
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
CARBURETOR ICE AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE CARBURETOR ICING (WEATHER) CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GARVEY JAMES R
Address
1632 PINE VALLEY RD
City
FAIRHOPE
State / Zip Code
PA 15538-2032
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# NYC91LA090