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Aviation accident WPR19LA160

NONE · Cessna 150 · 2019-06-07 · Davis City, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR19LA160
Event ID
20190607X12807
Type
Accident
Date
2019-06-07
Location
Davis City, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.525276, -121.703887

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Cessna
Model
150
Registration
N6617F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to proceed with the flight after discovering the contaminated fuel.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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