MINR · Bellanca 17-30A · 1999-11-09 · CANANDAIGUA, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC00LA029
Event ID
20001212X20156
Type
Accident
Date
1999-11-09
Location
CANANDAIGUA, NY, USA
Coordinates
42.880844, -77.27967
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bellanca
Model
17-30A
Registration
N93688
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel contamination. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's non-compliance of an airworthiness directive, failure to perform an annual inspection, and improper modifications of the fuel drain system.