# NTSB Accident DEN99LA062
> **Sly RV-6A** · 1999-04-02 · PAYSON, UT, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN99LA062
- **Event ID:** 20001205X00452
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-04-02
- **Location:** PAYSON, UT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.960784, -111.719757
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Sly
- **Model:** RV-6A
- **Registration:** N80287
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The development of carburetor ice resulting in a loss of engine power, and the inadequate carburetor heat shroud. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions, the kit manufacturer's inadequate carburetor heat shroud design, the FAA's inadequate certification of the aircraft, the snow covered, unsuitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing, and the fence post.

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