# NTSB Accident LAX03LA101
> **Creitz, Robert D RV-3** · 2003-02-28 · Deer Valley, AZ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03LA101
- **Event ID:** 20030306X00296
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-02-28
- **Location:** Deer Valley, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.791667, -112.129165
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Creitz, Robert D
- **Model:** RV-3
- **Registration:** N87BC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and loss of engine power.

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