Apr 27, 2012
Accident
Substantial Sylacauga, AL
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's attempt to take off with the carburetor heat in the hot position, which limited the airplaneās performance, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
NTSB ERA12LA305