Accident Details
During a landing maneuver following an unexplained loss of engine power, the airplane's right wing contacted soft terrain, causing the aircraft to come to rest inverted. The accident occurred as the pilot attempted to land after experiencing the power loss.
Previous Incident
Three weeks before this accident, the same airplane was involved in a separate incident in which it came to rest on its nose, leaving the fuel tank partially submerged in water. After that incident, efforts were made to remove water from the fuel system. However, the header tank, located in the forward portion of the aircraft, was not removed and flushed properly during the cleanup process.
Post-Incident Operations
Following the previous incident, the airplane underwent ground runs with no mechanical anomalies noted. The aircraft was not flown again until the day of the accident.
Engine Examination
During the post-accident engine examination, trace amounts of water were discovered in the carburetor. No other mechanical issues were identified.