# NTSB MIA85LA087: Piper PA-22-150, N5614Z, Belle Glade, FL, January 26, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: January 26, 1985, 09:15 local (14:15 UTC)
- Place: Belle Glade, FL
- Coordinates: 26.680036, -80.669624 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=26.6800&lon=-80.6696&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 31348
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA85LA087
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/31348/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA087

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, cruise - normal
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (contributing factor)
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice (contributing factor)
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - crop (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - open field
  - terrain condition - rough/uneven

## 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.

## Aircraft

- Registration: N5614Z (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-22-150
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 22-9425
- Airframe hours: 2004
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2B 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Peter Beaty
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, October 28, 1984
- Departed: PARKLAND, FL
- Destination: X10, BELLE GLADE, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 34; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 152 total, 82 as pilot in command, 17 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 340° at 16 knots, gusting 20
- Visibility: 12 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 57 °F, dew point 45 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: PBI, 21 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19850126023849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850126023849A), Jan 26, 1985: Piper PA22108, Belle Glade, FL, Minor damage. Landed short of airport due to possible carburetor ice problem.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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