Aviation Accident Summary MIA85LA087

BELLE GLADE, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N5614Z

PIPER PA-22-150

Analysis

THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED LANDING IN A CANE FIELD AFTER THE ENG LOST POWER IN CRUISE. THE PLT STATED IN HIS REPORT THAT THE ENG BEHAVIOR SUGGESTED CARB ICE BUT 'APPARENTLY IT WAS TOO LATE.' THE OWNER CHECKED THE THROTTLE CABLE AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND REPORTED THAT IT WAS INTACT & OPERABLE. NO OTHER EXAM WAS MADE/REPORTED DURING THIS LIMITED INVESTIGATION.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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