Jul 31, 2021
Accident
Substantial Middletown, NY
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The improper installation of the carburetor, which resulted in a momentary total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following the initial power loss.
NTSB ERA21LA310