# NTSB Accident ERA10LA438
> **PIPER PA-30** · 2010-08-23 · Douglas, GA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA10LA438
- **Event ID:** 20100823X85049
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-08-23
- **Location:** Douglas, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.476667, -82.860557
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-30
- **Registration:** N8734Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate maintenance of the fuel system.

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