# NTSB Accident NYC04FA220
> **Piper PA-28-180** · 2004-09-29 · Avondale, PA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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