Crash in Georgia

No, the filter can send lint directly into the carb. The gascolator and fuel pump screen remove debris from the fuel, not the air.

I hadn't thought of sticking valves. Do they actually cause engine failure? Maybe loss of power. I had one stick but it was not completely stuck and would clear up after a minute or two of running.

My ideas are:

1. out of gas
2. improper fuel management (out of gas, but some in wing tank with valve off)
3. fuel pump failure (another out of gas scenario)2. water in gas
4. swollen/clogged fuel lines
5. loose sloshing compound
6. lint from paper air filter entering carb
7. stuck valve (just added)
8. catastrophic engine failure (broken connecting rod, crank, etc.)

Any others?

N99716. Registration pending. What'a shame. I'm going to put an article in the next Capers about what can cause engine failure. Ideas?