Incident Overview
A student pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings in the traffic pattern when the engine lost power. The pilot suspected a carburetor problem, citing recent issues. Attempting to restore power, the pilot used the primer, which caused the engine to respond briefly. The pilot then performed a forced landing on soft terrain. During the landing, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft nosed over.
Aircraft and Maintenance History
The aircraft had a history of carburetor problems. The carburetor had previously been leaking and was repaired; however, it began leaking again afterward. According to the pilot, he was informed that the carburetor float was sticking and that the repair could be deferred until the next scheduled annual inspection, which was due the following month.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage from the forced landing and subsequent nose-over. No further details were provided regarding injuries or the extent of damage.