N1733TPIPER PA 28-140 1991-12-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA 28-140 S/N: 28-7125053

Summary

On December 30, 1991, a Piper PA 28-140 (N1733T) was involved in an accident near Blythe, GA. The accident resulted in 4 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT DURING THE BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK AS PART OF THE GROUND CHECK. A FACTOR WAS WEATHER CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92FA032. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1733T.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 30, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL92FA032
Location
BLYTHE, GA
Event ID
20001212X18541
Coordinates
33.290725, -82.189613
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
4
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT DURING THE BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK AS PART OF THE GROUND CHECK. A FACTOR WAS WEATHER CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR THE FORMATION OF CARBURETOR ICE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7125053
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
PA 28-140 M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GILES DAVID M
Address
RT 3 BOX 197B
Status
Deregistered
City
HEPHZIBAH
State / Zip Code
GA 30815
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# ATL92FA032