MINR · CESSNA 170 · 2012-06-15 · Biddeford, ME, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA12LA397
Event ID
20120615X01834
Type
Accident
Date
2012-06-15
Location
Biddeford, ME, USA
Coordinates
43.420833, -70.505279
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
170
Registration
N3812V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection.