# NTSB Accident ANC03LA009
> **Arima Kolb Fire Star II** · 2002-11-01 · Chugiak, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC03LA009
- **Event ID:** 20021107X05448
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-11-01
- **Location:** Chugiak, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.400001, -149.5
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Arima
- **Model:** Kolb Fire Star II
- **Registration:** N8199
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to remove contaminated fuel from the airplane's fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff.

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