Final
1 minor
Dec 29, 2022
N9026P accident at Athens, GA
Piper PA24 — Fuel contamination at AHN (Athens, GA)
DateDec 29, 2022
Tail numberN9026P
AircraftPiper PA24 · Piper PA-24 Comanche · PA24
LocationAHN — Athens, GA
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA23LA097
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
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