Accident Luscombe 8E N1829K, Sunday 6 August 1995

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Date:	Sunday 6 August 1995
Time:	13:15 LT
Type:	Luscombe 8E
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N1829K
MSN:	4556
Year of manufacture:	1946
Total airframe hrs:	2211 hours
Engine model:	Continental C-85-12
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Lowell, IN - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Morris, IL (C09)
Destination airport:	(C97)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported using carburetor heat initially when he began a descent, but removed the heat prior to attempting to add power. When he attempted to add power the engine did not respond. He was unable to restore power, and made a forced landing in a crop field 300 feet west of the intended runway. The pilot stated he felt the power loss resulted from carburetor ice.

Probable Cause: a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.

Accident investigation: