JAMUL, CA, USA
N446VK
CESSNA 150J
THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING FORCED LANDINGS WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED AFTER A GLIDING DESCENT WITH THE ENGINE AT FLIGHT IDLE. WHEN THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND TO THE APPLICATION OF THROTTLE THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND ON A ROAD. THE EMPENNAGE IMPACTED A FENCE DURING THE LANDING FLARE SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGING THE AIRCRAFT. THE TEMPERATURE/DEW POINT SPREAD WAS FAVORABLE FOR SERIOUS CARBURETOR ICING.
THE PILOT'S DELAY IN APPLYING CARBURETOR HEAT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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