Feb 3, 2011
Accident
Substantial San Luis Obispo, CA
Injuries1 fatal, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot’s delay in using carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to an encounter with carburetor icing conditions.
NTSB WPR11FA120