MONROE, GA, USA
N77458
CESSNA 120
THE PILOT WAS RETURNING TO LAND WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. THE PILOT REPORTED COMPLETING A BEFORE LANDING CHECK AND RECHECKED THE CARBURETOR HEAT FOLLOWING THE INITIAL POWER LOSS. THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS WERE TYPICAL OF CARBURETOR ICE FAILURES. THE WRECKAGE EXAMINATION FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION WHICH WOULD HAVE PREVENTED NORMAL OPERATION. HOWEVER, THE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED CRACKS IN THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY. THE PILOT REPORTEDLY USED THE CABIN HEAT DURING THIS SHORT FLIGHT. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE HAD GOOD VENTILATION WITH THE WINDOWS CLOSED.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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