# NTSB Accident FTW96LA065
> **CESSNA 182E** · 1995-12-12 · ERIE, CO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW96LA065
- **Event ID:** 20001207X05003
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-12-12
- **Location:** ERIE, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.020835, -105.039184
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 182E
- **Registration:** N9376X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

inadequate preflight by the pilot, by failing to properly remove water and other contamination from the fuel system before the flight.  Factors relating to the accident were: deteriorated seals at the fuel filler neck/caps, and the annual inspection was overdue.

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