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Aviation accident ERA16LA018

MINR · CESSNA 172 · 2015-10-18 · Campobello, SC, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA16LA018
Event ID
20151019X04728
Type
Accident
Date
2015-10-18
Location
Campobello, SC, USA
Coordinates
35.134723, -82.113609

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
3

Aircraft

Make
CESSNA
Model
172
Registration
N6636A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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