# NTSB Accident CHI00LA153
> **Eaton ACRO SPORT I** · 2000-06-05 · MALDEN, MO, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI00LA153
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21173
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-06-05
- **Location:** MALDEN, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.580848, -89.969261
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Eaton
- **Model:** ACRO SPORT I
- **Registration:** N6GE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the water contamination of the fuel system and the inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot.  The inoperative fuel system drain was a contributing factor.  The wheat was a contributing factor.

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