Incident Overview
During an approach to land, the pilot decided to initiate a go-around. Upon advancing the throttle, the engine lost power. The airplane subsequently struck a power line located along the extended centerline of runway 21, then impacted the ground in an attitude approximately 60 degrees nose down.
Environmental Conditions
At the time of the incident, the temperature was 59 degrees Fahrenheit and the dew point was 35 degrees Fahrenheit. According to icing probability charts, the atmospheric conditions were conducive to carburetor icing.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that carburetor heat had not been used before the loss of engine power. No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, or occupant status was provided in the source.