# NTSB Accident LAX97LA080
> **Cessna 182P** · 1996-12-31 · FULLERTON, CA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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