2 fatal · Jones RV-6A · 2001-03-07 · Inyokern, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX01LA110
Event ID
20010308X00560
Type
Accident
Date
2001-03-07
Location
Inyokern, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.641109, -117.931663
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Jones
Model
RV-6A
Registration
N46KA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NBRT
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power resulting from the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, continued flight into icing weather conditions, his delay in carburetor heat use, and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport.