Introduction
A pilot reported an event where the aircraft landed in a corn field short of the runway during an approach. The pilot provided a description of the sequence of events.
Sequence of Events
The pilot stated that during the approach, he realized he was too high and executed a slip maneuver on the base to final legs. Subsequently, he felt he was too low and applied additional throttle. However, he reported that there was no response to the throttle application. This led to a landing in a corn field short of the runway.
Post-Accident Investigation
Post-accident investigation included an engine run-up, which revealed no malfunction of the engine and its components. The engine was found to be operational without any identified issues.
Conclusion
No probable cause was determined based on the available information. The pilot's report of throttle unresponsiveness was not corroborated by the engine examination.