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Aviation accident ERA23LA290

NONE · PIPER PA-28-235 · 2023-07-05 · Clearwater, FL, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA23LA290
Event ID
20230706192544
Type
Accident
Date
2023-07-05
Location
Clearwater, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.977214, -82.759057

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-235
Registration
N8579W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water).

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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