# NTSB Accident ERA18LA073
> **AERO COMMANDER 680 F** · 2018-01-27 · Lapine, AL, USA · NONE
## 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.

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