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January 19, 2021

NTSB Prelim: Rutan VARI EZE

One Hour After The Departure, The Pilot Experienced A Loss Of Engine Power

On August 9, 2020, at 0800 Pacific daylight time, a Page/Le Master, Vari-eze experimental airplane, N2ZE, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Kelso Valley, California. The pilot sustained serious injury and the passenger sustained minor injury. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated he departed California City Municipal Airport (L71),California City, California, with 16 gallons of fuel on board. About one hour after the departure, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power.

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