N5968W

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-150 S/N: 28-3860

Summary

On December 28, 1990, a Piper PA-28-150 (N5968W) was involved in an incident near Sierra Vista, AZ. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE FROM IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5968W.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 28, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX91LA061
Location
SIERRA VISTA, AZ
Event ID
20001212X24777
Coordinates
31.590707, -110.169181
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE FROM IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-3860
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-28-150 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VERMILYEA IAN
Address
1617 N MARIPOSA RD
City
FLAGSTAFF
State / Zip Code
AZ 86004-8758
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# LAX91LA061