Accident · 2018-03-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2018-03-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- AERO COMMANDER 100-180 (N3733X)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance of the fuel caps.
Source: NTSB case CEN18LA113Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 71 | Class 3 (2016-11-04) | 170 total · 73 in this make/model · 120 as PIC · 8 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.