# NTSB Accident MIA04LA075
> **Richard A. Denisar RV-4** · 2004-04-16 · Spring Hill, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA04LA075
- **Event ID:** 20040511X00588
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-04-16
- **Location:** Spring Hill, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.330278, -82.496391
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Richard A. Denisar
- **Model:** RV-4
- **Registration:** N199RD
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to fuel contamination, that resulted in a forced landing

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