# NTSB Accident NYC94LA057
> **PIPER PA-32-260** · 1994-03-11 · BECKLEY, WV, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC94LA057
- **Event ID:** 20001206X00981
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-03-11
- **Location:** BECKLEY, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.779399, -81.179817
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-260
- **Registration:** N3817W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION, WHILE OPERATING OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, AFTER THE PILOT FAILED TO REMOVE ALL THE WATER FROM THE TANK PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRPLANE WITH A KNOWN LEAKING FUEL CAP.

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