SERS · Robinson R22 · 1998-08-26 · DUNCANNON, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC98LA173
Event ID
20001211X10945
Type
Accident
Date
1998-08-26
Location
DUNCANNON, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.409149, -77.040679
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Robinson
Model
R22
Registration
N9067G
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's disregard of the fuel condition during the preflight which resulted in a takeoff with contaminated fuel and a loss of power. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.