Incident Overview
An aircraft was gliding after the pilot reduced engine power to idle. After traveling some distance, the pilot applied carburetor heat. Realizing that additional power would be needed to reach the runway, the pilot attempted to increase power, but the engine did not respond. The aircraft was subsequently set down in a rough field approximately 1/4 mile short of the airfield.
Pilot Observations
The pilot reported that he believed the engine had developed carburetor ice before the application of carburetor heat. Other pilots operating in the same general area on the day of the occurrence stated that they had been experiencing carburetor icing conditions.
Circumstances
The exact make and model of the aircraft, its registration, the operator, and the date and location of the incident were not specified in the source. No information regarding occupants, injuries, or damage to the aircraft was provided. The time of day, weather characterization, and any involvement of air traffic control were also not mentioned.