# NTSB Accident ANC00LA102
> **Piper J-3** · 2000-08-17 · ANCHORAGE, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC00LA102
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21634
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-08-17
- **Location:** ANCHORAGE, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.220432, -149.849121
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** J-3
- **Registration:** N88283
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system, the airplane's lack of the required center fuel tank quick drain, and the pilot's inadequate preflight.

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