# NTSB Accident ERA09LA015
> **CESSNA 172** · 2008-10-12 · Kissimmee, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09LA015
- **Event ID:** 20081012X85752
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-10-12
- **Location:** Kissimmee, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.289722, -81.436943
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N734BL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was a fuel tank cap that did not seal properly.

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