# NTSB Accident ATL96LA031
> **CESSNA 150M** · 1995-12-01 · BEAUFORT, SC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL96LA031
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04954
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-12-01
- **Location:** BEAUFORT, SC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.330875, -80.680381
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 150M
- **Registration:** N8779U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

An inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of engine power. The tree stump was a factor.

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