What happened
While on approach to the airport, the pilot reported experiencing engine problems. This necessitated a forced landing, during which the aircraft impacted a berm and tall brush. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
The investigation
A post-accident examination of the engine conducted on the day of the accident revealed that the air box surrounding the carburetor contained a small amount of water. At 16:53, the routine weather report indicated a temperature of 42 degrees Fahrenheit and a dewpoint of 25 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the carburetor icing chart, these atmospheric conditions were conducive to icing at both glide and cruise power settings. Furthermore, several other pilots operating in the area during the time of the accident reported that they had also experienced carburetor icing.