Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 21, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA082
Location
ELLENSBURG, WA
Event ID
20001212X23287
Coordinates
46.969047, -120.470710
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICING, CAUSED BY THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3229Z
Make
ROBERT VAN SCOYOC
Serial Number
1023
Engine Type
None
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DAWSON JAMES T
Address
4229 COOKE ST
Status
Deregistered
City
DULUTH
State / Zip Code
MN 55804
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA90LA082