# NTSB Accident NYC02LA188
> **Mooney M20J** · 2002-09-16 · Canadaigua, NY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC02LA188
- **Event ID:** 20020918X05172
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-09-16
- **Location:** Canadaigua, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.907222, -77.321662
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M20J
- **Registration:** N201ZC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.

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