# NTSB Accident LAX00LA086
> **Robinson R44** · 2000-02-02 · PALO ALTO, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX00LA086
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20509
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-02-02
- **Location:** PALO ALTO, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.33089, -121.769844
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Robinson
- **Model:** R44
- **Registration:** N999EV
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power, and, his misjudged autorotation approach that resulted in a collision with the ground during the landing flare.  Contributing to the accident was the conditions conducive to carburetor icing.

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