# NTSB Accident ERA12LA397
> **CESSNA 170** · 2012-06-15 · Biddeford, ME, USA · MINR
## 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.

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