# NTSB Accident SEA95LA096
> **CESSNA A185F** · 1995-05-09 · OROVILLE, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA95LA096
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03561
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-05-09
- **Location:** OROVILLE, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.870796, -119.219154
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** A185F
- **Registration:** N1684R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE FLIGHT.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DETERIORATED SEAL(S) ON THE FUEL TANK CAP(S), NON-COMPLIANCE WITH AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE TO PREVENT WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE CAPS, AND THE PROXIMITY OF TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

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