Aviation Accident Summary FTW86LA099

EAGLE PASS, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N6079G

CESSNA 150K

Analysis

THE PILOT FAILED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE MAGNETOS WHILE WASHING THE AIRCRAFT. AS A RESULT THE WATER CAUSED THE MAGNETOS TO CUT OUT AND IN TURN CAUSED THE ENGINE FAILURE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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