Accident Sequence
While climbing out from a go‑around at approximately 125 feet above ground, the engine began to sputter. The pilot pulled out the carburetor heat control, then pushed it back in. Subsequently, the engine lost power, and the pilot directed the airplane toward a nearby field for an emergency landing. On the final approach, the right wing tip struck a power line, causing the airplane to cartwheel and impact the ground.
Post‑Accident Examination
Investigators examined the fuel lines, fuel vents, magnetos, ignition timing, cylinder compression, valve continuity, spark plugs, induction system, and other miscellaneous items. The fuel inlet screen inside the carburetor was found broken and deformed. Small fragments of this screen were discovered in the float bowl and lodged in the main jet. No other mechanical discrepancies were documented in the available report.
Probable Cause
The source does not explicitly state a probable cause for the accident.