Incident
During a descent, the pilot attempted to add power to level off. However, the engine did not respond. The pilot then applied carburetor heat and attempted to restart the engine, but these efforts were unsuccessful.
Emergency Landing
With the engine inoperative, the pilot executed an emergency landing. The aircraft touched down with a tailwind, struck a fence, and skidded to a stop in a cornfield.
Pilot Report
No pre-impact mechanical problems were reported. The pilot expressed the belief that the engine may have lost power due to carburetor icing, noting that conditions were conducive to carburetor ice.