# NTSB Accident CEN17LA009
> **AERO SMART SOLUTIONS INC LANCAIR EVOLUTION** · 2016-10-01 · Iola, KS, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN17LA009
- **Event ID:** 20161004X23836
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-10-01
- **Location:** Iola, KS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.924446, -95.400001
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AERO SMART SOLUTIONS INC
- **Model:** LANCAIR EVOLUTION
- **Registration:** N38DM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Water contamination of the fuel due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which led to a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete the engine-out checklist, which resulted in an excessive loss of altitude and the inability to glide to the intended airport.

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