N4101E

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150 S/N: 18-7809068

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 19, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90LA054
Location
BUMBLE BEE, AZ
Event ID
20001213X29981
Coordinates
34.620494, -112.420944
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE STUDENT PILOT TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT IN A TIMELY MANNER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS AND THE DESERT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N4101E
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7809068
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150 PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CHANDLER AIR SERVICE INC
Address
1675 E RYAN RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CHANDLER
State / Zip Code
AZ 85249-1731
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# LAX90LA054