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Aviation accident NYC04FA220

1 fatal · Piper PA-28-180 · 2004-09-29 · Avondale, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number
NYC04FA220
Event ID
20041008X01597
Type
Accident
Date
2004-09-29
Location
Avondale, PA, USA
Coordinates
39.833057, -75.782218

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N54397
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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