Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 27, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA316
Location
Hebron, NE
Event ID
20200727X90604
Coordinates
40.151943, -97.584442
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight to sump the fuel tanks prior to flight.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N771GB
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0778
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ROTORWINGS AVIATION LLC
Address
6150 HIGHWAY 136
Status
Deregistered
City
HEBRON
State / Zip Code
NE 68370-1001
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA316