# NTSB Accident LAX06CA007
> **APPEL RDA 04** · 2005-10-11 · Clovis, NM, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX06CA007
- **Event ID:** 20051104X01790
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-10-11
- **Location:** Clovis, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.424999, -103.07917
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** APPEL
- **Model:** RDA 04
- **Registration:** N835RA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system.  The inadequate placement of the fuel system drain by the builder was a factor.

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