Event
Following takeoff, during the initial climb, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. The instructor pilot initiated a turn back to the runway. During this maneuver, the pilot saw a light pole and, while attempting to avoid it, inadvertently stalled the airplane.
Conditions
The temperature was 60 degrees Fahrenheit with a dew point of 51 degrees. These conditions placed the airplane in the area of possible serious carburetor icing in the cruise power range on the icing probability chart. Carburetor heat was not applied by the pilot.
Sequence
After the loss of engine power, the instructor pilot began a turn to return to the departure runway. While turning, the pilot observed a light pole in the flight path. In an effort to avoid the light pole, the pilot maneuvered the airplane, which led to an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. The source does not specify the outcome of the stall or any subsequent impact.