What happened
The pilot was descending toward the destination airport when the engine lost power. In response to the mechanical failure, the pilot initiated a forced landing procedure. During this emergency descent, the aircraft collided with several obstacles, including trees, a power line, and a fence.
The investigation
Following the accident, investigators conducted a teardown of the engine and performed a thorough examination of the fuel system. These inspections revealed no evidence of pre-impact mechanical malfunction or failure within these components.
Findings
Weather conditions at the time included a temperature of 84 degrees Fahrenheit and a dew point of 69 degrees. According to standard icing probability charts, serious carburetor icing could have occurred while the engine was operating at glide power. However, investigators did not verify the presence of carburetor icing.