Primary finding
Probable cause
No probable cause available.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
During arrival, the acft lost power after a descent from 3000 to 2000 ft. At that time, the plt noted that the fuel gages indicated each tank was 1/8 full, but he did not apply carb heat until he was in an emergency descent. He elected to land on a boulevard. During the landing, the left main gear hit the right tail light of a vehicle, the the acft hit a road sidn and a concrete retainder. An exam of the acft revealed fuel was still remaining in both tanks. No mechanical malfunction or failure was found & the eng was run & operated normally.
Source record
Factual narrative
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