Summary
On June 20, 2022, a Piper PA-20 (N7048K) was involved in an incident near Palmer, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC22LA049. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7048K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC22LA049