Primary finding
Probable cause
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The experimental amateur-built airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with snow and terrain during a wheels up landing following a loss of engine power during takeoff. The pilot's accident report listed no mechanical malfunctions reference the airplane during the accident flight. The plot of the intersection of the local temperature and dewpoint on a carburetor icing chart fell in the serious icing - descent power range.
Source record
Factual narrative
The experimental amateur-built airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with snow and terrain during a wheels up landing following a loss of engine power during takeoff. The pilot's accident report listed no mechanical malfunctions reference the airplane during the accident flight. The plot of the intersection of the local temperature and dewpoint on a carburetor icing chart fell in the serious icing - descent power range.