No fatalities
20 Jun 2022: PIPER PA-20 — Palmer, AK
On 20 Jun 2022, a PIPER PA-20 was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotNot used/operatedEffect on equipment