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Aug 14, 2024
N2248T accident at Eveleth, MN
Cessna A185E — Fuel contamination at 9Y5 (Eveleth, MN)
DateAug 14, 2024
Tail numberN2248T
AircraftCessna A185E · Cessna 185 Skywagon · C185
Location9Y5 — Eveleth, MN
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN24LA316
Probable cause
Water contamination of the fuel system which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight.
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