# NTSB Accident WPR22FA335
> **RUTAN VARIEZE** · 2022-09-05 · Columbia, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR22FA335
- **Event ID:** 20220906105874
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2022-09-05
- **Location:** Columbia, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.043051, -120.40995
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** RUTAN
- **Model:** VARIEZE
- **Registration:** N10EZ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s improper maintenance of the ignition system, which led to an ignition system failure and a loss of engine power.

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