Accident Details
The student pilot, who had purchased the airplane several months prior, was conducting a local flight. During an approach to the runway, the airplane descended low. When the pilot added engine power, the engine did not respond, and the airplane subsequently impacted a guardrail short of the runway.
Pilot Statement
In a telephone interview with the NTSB Investigator in Charge, the pilot stated that the engine did not produce power during the approach. He speculated that the airplane might have encountered carburetor icing.
Fuel Information
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector who responded to the scene, the pilot reported adding 5 gallons of fuel before the flight. The pilot had been airborne for about one hour, and the engine consumed approximately 4 gallons per hour.
Additional Information
The pilot failed to submit a NTSB Form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Accident/Incident Report, as requested.