Aviation accident ANC96FA081

1 fatal · Robinson R-22 MARINER · 1996-06-04 · MEKORYUK, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC96FA081
Event ID: 20001208X05886
Type: Accident
Date: 1996-06-04
Location: MEKORYUK, AK, USA
Coordinates: 60.370922, -166.270599

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Robinson
Model: R-22 MARINER
Registration: N113CF
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination found in the fuel supply and helicopter fuel system. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate filtration (servicing of the helicopter) of the fuel supply, and the pilot's inadequate performance of emergency procedures.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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