Incident Overview
A pilot reported an engine failure while practicing power-off forced landings in an open, snow-covered field. According to the pilot, he applied the throttle to abort the approach, but the engine "sputtered then quit." The aircraft subsequently landed in the snow-covered field and flipped over.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that he believed the cause was carburetor ice. He described the sequence of events as occurring during a routine practice maneuver.
Weather Conditions
The closest official weather reporting station, located 4 nautical miles north of the accident site, was reporting a temperature of 37°F and a dew point of 32°F at the time of the incident.