Jul 28, 1989
Accident
Substantial CARTWRIGHT, ND
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED CARBURETOR WHICH RESULTED IN AN EXCESSIVE RICH FUEL-AIR MIXTURE. THIS REQUIRED A FORCED LANDING IN AN AREA WHERE NO SUITABLE TERRAIN EXISTED.
NTSB DEN89LA181