Incident Overview
During flight, the engine of an aircraft lost power. The pilot chose a small clearing for a forced landing. However, just before touchdown, the aircraft contacted an aluminum-roofed shed and an electrical wire, then crash landed.
Post-Accident Examination
An examination of the aircraft revealed no pre-impact mechanical malfunction or failure.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the incident, the temperature and dew point at Ashville, North Carolina, were reported as 87°F and 56°F, respectively. According to icing probability charts, these conditions were conducive to carburetor ice formation.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that he did not remember using carburetor heat during the flight.