# NTSB Accident CEN12LA566
> **THORP T-18** · 2012-08-21 · Gilmer, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12LA566
- **Event ID:** 20120823X00606
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-08-21
- **Location:** Gilmer, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.697776, -94.948608
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** THORP
- **Model:** T-18
- **Registration:** N2443
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The disconnected metering unit fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.

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