# NTSB Accident NYC00FA239
> **Cessna 206H** · 2000-08-25 · MAYVILLE, NY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC00FA239
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21847
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-08-25
- **Location:** MAYVILLE, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.249111, -79.499488
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 206H
- **Registration:** N7269S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAWN
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

An engine compartment explosion due to a fuel/fuel vapor leak of undetermined origin.  A secondary explosion resulted from a lack of lubrication to the number 6 connecting rod bearing.  Contributing to the pilot's injuries was his reduced visibility during the forced landing, resulting from a heavy concentration of smoke in the cockpit.

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