N3229ZROBERT VAN SCOYOC SONERIA IIL 1990-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBERT VAN SCOYOC SONERIA IIL S/N: 1023

Summary

On May 21, 1990, a Robert Van Scoyoc SONERIA IIL (N3229Z) was involved in an incident near Ellensburg, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA90LA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3229Z.

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
Make
ROBERT VAN SCOYOC
Serial Number
1023
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
SONERIA IIL

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