# NTSB Accident CEN14LA390
> **BELL 206B** · 2014-07-26 · Bennet, NE, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN14LA390
- **Event ID:** 20140728X11738
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-07-26
- **Location:** Bennet, NE, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.439998, -96.319999
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELL
- **Model:** 206B
- **Registration:** N240SJ
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to properly maintain the fuel storage tank.

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