# NTSB Accident CHI01LA115
> **Maule MX-7-180AC** · 2001-04-14 · Buffalo, MN, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI01LA115
- **Event ID:** 20010416X00762
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-04-14
- **Location:** Buffalo, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.170925, -93.859642
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Maule
- **Model:** MX-7-180AC
- **Registration:** N4261E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the water contamination of the aircraft's fuel system and the inadequate preflight performed by the pilot.  The muddy terrain was a contributing factor.

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