# NTSB Accident ANC24FA102
> **CESSNA 206** · 2024-09-24 · Chalkyitsik, AK, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC24FA102
- **Event ID:** 20240925195193
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2024-09-24
- **Location:** Chalkyitsik, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 66.785289, -144.33791
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 206
- **Registration:** N8255Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to ensure replacement filters were available for use during refueling operations.

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