Scandinavian Aero KZ VII N159KZ

Summary

On 29 July 2005 at about 23:02 local time, a Scandinavian Aero KZ VII registered N159KZ was involved in an accident near Elko, Nevada, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

29 July 2005 at 23:02

Classification

Accident

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States

Nearest airport

Elko Regional (EKO)

Coordinates

40.8281, -115.7731

Aircraft

Scandinavian Aero KZ VII

Registration

N159KZ

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Wendover → Elko

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

LAX05LA248

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the total loss of engine power.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The airplane collided with a pole during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. Earlier during the flight the pilot had experienced carburetor ice while cruising, and he had successfully handled the situation by utilizing carburetor heat. Approaching the destination airport, the pilot initially used the carburetor heat, but turned it off while maneuvering for the landing. About 1/2-mile from the runway on short final approach, carburetor ice was encountered and the engine lost all power.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.