I'm certainly glad the occupants got out OK. I look forward to an
analysis of what caused the engine to not respond. Any thoughts?
Scott Krueger
AKA Grayhawk
Something similar happened to me after crossing the Rockies in
my 112TC-A at 14,500 ft as I prepared to land at an airport in a
rather narrow valley at 1100 ft ASL. After a steep descent from altitude
at near idle power, at 1100 ft AGL when I advanced power, the engine choked and
coughed like it was going to die. With a quick scan I realized the mixture was
still at high-altitude lean. I enriched it, the engine growled
satisfyingly, and the flight ended safely a minute or so later. My
pax felt relieved; I felt somewhat embarrassed.