Piper PA-28-181 N3052T

Summary

On 17 February 1996 at about 00:34 local time, a Piper PA-28-181 registered N3052T was involved in an accident near Johns Island, South Carolina, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

17 February 1996 at 00:34

Classification

Accident

Location

Johns Island, South Carolina, United States

Nearest airport

East Cooper Airport (8S5)

Coordinates

32.8001, -79.7492

Aircraft

Piper PA-28-181

Registration

N3052T

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Orlando → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

IMC

Light

Night/Dark

NTSB number

ATL96FA049

2 people died.

the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions and the continued flight into icing conditions which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The pilot had received a complete weather briefing before departure. The briefer informed the pilot of forcasted icing in clouds above the freezing level in the vicinity of the destination airport. As the flight approached the destination airport, the pilot reported a complete loss of engine power, and efforts to restore engine power failed. The airplane subsequently collided with trees several miles short of the destination airport. According to local authorities, a blinding snow storm was in progress at the approximate time of the accident. Examination of the airframe and engine failed to disclose a mechanical problem or system malfunction. Examination of weather data revealed that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor icing.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.