Accident Narrative
According to the pilot-in-command, the accident flight involved a shallow approach to Runway 16. During the approach, before the airplane arrived at the runway, the engine stopped delivering power. The pilot noted that he had not activated carburetor heat at any point during the descent. After the power loss, the pilot lost command of the aircraft before it reached the runway threshold. The airplane then impacted the ground at the threshold.
Inspection Results
An examination performed after the accident found no mechanical anomalies. The fuel quantity on board was sufficient for the intended flight. No evidence of a mechanical failure was identified.
Pilot's Recollection
The pilot reported that the approach was conducted with a shallow profile. The engine failure occurred prior to the runway. He confirmed that carburetor heat was not used. The airplane became uncontrollable and hit the ground on the threshold.