# NTSB Accident LAX92LA409
> **CESSNA 310D** · 1992-09-30 · MINDEN, NV, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX92LA409
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15741
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-09-30
- **Location:** MINDEN, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.009376, -119.750183
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 310D
- **Registration:** N6755T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

PILOT'S AND MECHANIC'S INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION BY NOT RETURNING TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT AFTER EXPERIENCING THE INITIAL ENGINE LOSS OF POWER ON TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS FUEL STARVATION DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION, THE HIGH VEGETATION, AND THE ROAD SIGN.

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