Accident · 2024-10-16
What the record says
- Event date
- 2024-10-16
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28-151 (N41370)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate use of carburetor heat during the engine run-up, which resulted in a partial loss of power due to carburetor icing during takeoff.
Source: NTSB case ERA25LA016Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | Airplane | 44 | Class 2 (2024-08-16) | 221 total · 60 in this make/model · 151 as PIC · 18 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.