On July 10, 1996, a Cessna 140 (registration N2102N) was involved in an aviation accident near Holt, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) during a go-around, which result in the aircraft being unable to climb above trees at the departure end of the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a go-around from a high approach, the pilot applied full power, turned off carburetor heat, and raised flaps. The engine ran rough, lost power, and the airplane collided with trees.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the approach to landing was high, prompting a go-around. During the go-around, he applied full engine power, turned off the carburetor heat, and raised the flaps. The engine initially developed enough power to initiate a climb, but the pilot noted that it was running rough. The roughness worsened, and engine power decreased. Subsequently, the airplane could no longer maintain a climb and collided with trees at the departure end of the runway before crashing to the ground.
Postcrash Examination
Following the accident, a postcrash examination of the engine was conducted. No reason for the loss of engine power was found during the examination.