Aviation Accident Summary MIA91LA110

QUINCY, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N10860

CESSNA 150L

Analysis

THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT STATED THAT HE AND THE STUDENT REFUELED THE AIRPLANE AND WAITED 5 MINUTES BEFORE DRAINING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE ENGINE LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF AND CRASHED INTO TREES. EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM REVEALED WATER IN THE GASCOLATOR AND CARBURETOR AFTER THE ACCIDENT.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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