Incident Sequence
Eight days prior to the accident flight, the airplane's engine experienced a loss of engine power while airborne. The pilot executed a successful forced landing in a field. Following that event, the carburetor was overhauled and reinstalled. The airplane was then flown to a nearby airport, where it was inspected again and approved for return to service. The fuel tanks were filled, and the accident flight departed.
During cruise flight at 2,500 feet, the engine experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot was unable to restore power. The airplane subsequently executed a forced landing, during which it sustained substantial damage.
Postaccident Findings
Postaccident testing of the carburetor revealed several discrepancies. However, no determination was made regarding the reason for the loss of engine power. It was noted that the carburetor installed at the time of the accident was incorrect according to the airplane type certificate data sheet.