Pilot Report
A pilot provided a statement regarding the accident. According to the statement, the aircraft entered the traffic pattern at an altitude of about 800 feet. The pilot maintained an airspeed of 70 miles per hour, with the flaps set to 10 degrees and the carburetor heat engaged. After turning onto the final approach leg, the pilot advanced the throttle to make a power adjustment. However, the engine did not respond to the throttle input.
Accident Sequence
The lack of engine response necessitated a forced landing. The pilot landed the aircraft near the edge of a pond, short of the runway. During the forced landing, the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft came to rest off the runway surface.
Post-Crash Examination
A post-crash examination of the aircraft was conducted. The examination revealed no preimpact part failure or malfunction.