# NTSB Accident ANC01FA102
> **Cessna 185** · 2001-08-10 · TYONEK, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC01FA102
- **Event ID:** 20010824X01772
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-08-10
- **Location:** TYONEK, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.385276, -151.38916
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 185
- **Registration:** N4849C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel system contamination with water, and the pilot's inadequate preflight procedures.  A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

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