# NTSB Accident NYC98LA173
> **Robinson R22** · 1998-08-26 · DUNCANNON, PA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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