NONE · AERO COMMANDER 680 F · 2018-01-27 · Lapine, AL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA18LA073
Event ID
20180128X74947
Type
Accident
Date
2018-01-27
Location
Lapine, AL, USA
Coordinates
31, -86
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
AERO COMMANDER
Model
680 F
Registration
N900L
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after a total loss of left engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident were the mechanic's failure to properly flush the fuel system during the annual inspection.