# NTSB Accident MIA91LA180
> **PIPER PA-24-180** · 1991-07-06 · VALPARAISO, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA91LA180
- **Event ID:** 20001212X17627
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-07-06
- **Location:** VALPARAISO, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.490934, -86.499481
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-180
- **Registration:** N5953P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

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