Aviation Accident Summary ANC91LA044

KOTZEBUE, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N1376H

AERONCA 15AC

Analysis

WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE ENGINE QUIT. DURING THE EMERGENCY LANDING ON THE TUNDRA, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK. EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM REVEALED WATER WAS FOUND IN BOTH FUEL LINES AND FUEL TANKS.

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL CONTAMINATION (WATER) IN BOTH FUEL TANKS AND FUEL LINES.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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