# NTSB Accident ANC96FA081
> **Robinson R-22 MARINER** · 1996-06-04 · MEKORYUK, AK, USA · FATL
## 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.

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