PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior
Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 25; Flight Crew Total 1025; Flight Crew Type 600
Situational Awareness
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Diverted; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft; Weather; Human Factors
Realized that I had carb icing and a loss of power. Engine wasn't completely out; but I decided to divert and landed safely. Center was great and very professional. On the ground; the mechanic and I discovered that I had carb icing due to altitude and flight conditions.
PA28 pilot experiences carb icing and loss of power at 10;000 feet and diverts to a suitable airport.