Accident Summary
During a forced landing following a loss of engine power on final approach, the airplane impacted terrain. The aircraft contacted trees and came to rest inverted.
Pilot Report
The student pilot reported that when he advanced the throttle, the engine 'sputtered, and then quit.' He then executed a forced landing. The pilot stated that he believed the loss of engine power was a result of carburetor icing.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, the temperature and dewpoint were conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power.
Investigation
Attempts to contact the pilot subsequent to an initial telephone interview were unsuccessful. Therefore, the position of the carburetor heat control during the approach could not be determined.