Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA177

MCGRATH, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N204CW

HELIO H-295

Analysis

DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE ENGINE QUIT. AFTER AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON THE TUNDRA, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER ON TO ITS BACK. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES. HOWEVER, WATER WAS FOUND IN BOTH FUEL TANKS AND FUEL LINES.

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL CONTAMINATION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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