Incident Overview
According to the pilot, the aircraft experienced a partial loss of engine power during final approach to runway 27 at Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR). The power loss occurred immediately after the pilot had adjusted the propeller and mixture controls. Faced with reduced power, the pilot initiated a forced landing and attempted to reach runway 2, the nearest runway at the time. However, the aircraft was unable to reach the runway and instead struck a house before colliding with the ground.
Post-Accident Examination
Following the accident, a thorough examination of the aircraft was conducted. The examination did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunction or failure that could explain the loss of power. The specific cause of the partial power loss remains undetermined based on the available evidence.
Pilot Account
The pilot stated that the power loss was partial and occurred after the propeller and mixture adjustments. No further details regarding the nature of the adjustments or the aircraft's response were provided. The pilot's account forms the basis of the reported sequence of events.