Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA169
Location
Hardwick Township, NJ
Event ID
20210401102849
Coordinates
40.990412, -74.946555
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate prefight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6544G
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15072044
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR NORTH
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429
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# ERA21LA169