# NTSB Accident CHI92LA226
> **CESSNA 175A** · 1992-08-06 · EAST LANSING, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI92LA226
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15352
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-08-06
- **Location:** EAST LANSING, MI, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 175A
- **Registration:** N6853E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT.  RELATED FACTORS ARE THE LOOSE OIL FILLER CAP, AND THE SHORT, WET GRASS STRIP USED FOR THE EMERGENCY LANDING.

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