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Aviation accident FTW98LA357

MINR · Cessna 150J · 1998-08-07 · BELEN, NM, USA

Event

NTSB number
FTW98LA357
Event ID
20001211X10851
Type
Accident
Date
1998-08-07
Location
BELEN, NM, USA
Coordinates
34.65063, -106.768997

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Cessna
Model
150J
Registration
N60564
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper preflight in that he failed to drain the water from the fuel sumps. Factors were water contamination in the fuel tank and a sand bar.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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