# NTSB Accident NYC92LA051
> **PIPER PA-24-260C** · 1991-12-26 · STRATFORD, CT, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC92LA051
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18662
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-12-26
- **Location:** STRATFORD, CT, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-260C
- **Registration:** N9423P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

WATER/ICE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION BY THE PILOT.

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