Approach and Power Loss
During the approach to a 7,000-foot-long, 150-foot-wide asphalt runway, the pilot had configured the airplane with full flaps and a power setting of 1,200 rpm, maintaining an airspeed just below 70 knots. At that point, the pilot realized that the propeller was windmilling. Advancing the throttle produced no response from the engine.
Landing and Excursion
The airplane was approximately 15 feet above the runway and 300 to 400 feet down the runway when the pilot began a landing flare. The main landing gear touched down, but the airplane bounced. After the bounce, the main and nose landing gear contacted the runway. The nose gear then collapsed, and the airplane slid off the right side of the runway onto a grassy area.
Post-Accident Examination
Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions. A subsequent teardown and test run of the engine likewise did not uncover any discrepancies.