NONE · Cessna 182P · 1996-12-31 · FULLERTON, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97LA080
Event ID
20001208X07198
Type
Accident
Date
1996-12-31
Location
FULLERTON, CA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
182P
Registration
N9003M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Fuel system water contamination due to the failure of both pilots to purge all water from the fuel system prior to departure. Contributing factors were: failure of the mechanic conducting the recent annual inspection to identify and replace a deteriorated fuel cap O-ring.