# NTSB Accident CHI89DEP06
> **AERONCA 15AC** · 1989-07-03 · FORT ATKINSON, WI, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI89DEP06
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28749
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-03
- **Location:** FORT ATKINSON, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.919521, -88.839202
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AERONCA
- **Model:** 15AC
- **Registration:** N1271H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING & TREES.

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