# NTSB Accident MIA03LA176
> **Cessna 172F** · 2003-09-01 · Fajardo, PR, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA03LA176
- **Event ID:** 20030905X01472
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-09-01
- **Location:** Fajardo, PR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 18.307777, -65.661666
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172F
- **Registration:** N8578U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight resulting in the airplane being operated with water contamination in the fuel system, and the loss of engine power.

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