Amateur-built Munk N41832 accident near Erie, Colorado

Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. The reason for the loss of aircraft control was not determined.

NTSB analysis

The pilot reported that at 200 feet above ground level the engine experienced a sudden drop in power to 1,900 to 2,000 rpm. At the same time the engine began to run roughly. The airplane became difficult to control and the pilot experienced four to five deep rolls to angles beyond sixty degrees, and he had difficulty maintaining pitch control. The pilot executed a forced landing in a field resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. An examination of airplane systems revealed no anomalies. Conditions at the time/location of the accident were conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DEN08LA131 for the full record.