Primary finding
Probable cause
Partial loss of engine power due to improper installation of the carburetor, by the pilot/owner.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot experienced a partial loss of engine power after takeoff and made a forced landing in a plowed field one-half mile from airstrip. The investigation revealed that the throttle cable was disconnected from the throttle body of the carburetor. The pilot/owner had removed and reinstalled the carburetor two hours before the flight.
Source record
Factual narrative
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