Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during descent in cold temperatures, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at an altitude too low for recovery.
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NTSB investigation record
ERA26LA105
CompletedPiper J3C· N5930V
- Date
- February 1, 2026
- Location
- Brimfield, OH
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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