# NTSB Accident WPR12LA281
> **TECNAM P2002 SIERRA** · 2012-06-30 · Watsonville, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR12LA281
- **Event ID:** 20120630X73955
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-06-30
- **Location:** Watsonville, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.949375, -121.719245
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** TECNAM
- **Model:** P2002 SIERRA
- **Registration:** N308TA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the blockage of the carburetor’s main jet by deteriorated float material. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel.

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