# NTSB Accident MIA95LA073
> **ROY LONG EZ** · 1995-02-08 · COLUMBUS, MS, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA95LA073
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03015
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-02-08
- **Location:** COLUMBUS, MS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.500679, -88.399826
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ROY
- **Model:** LONG EZ
- **Registration:** N723HK
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system. This resulted in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight, due to fuel contamination, forced landing, and subsequent in- flight collision with trees and terrain.

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