Fluid mechanics causing accident (9)

I believe the answer is:

mischance

'accident' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'fluid mechanics' is the wordplay.
'fluid' indicates an anagram.
'mechanics' with letters rearranged gives 'MISCHANCE'.

'causing' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for mischance that I've seen before include "Ill fortune" , "Misadventure, mishap" , "Unfortunate occurrence" , "Unfortunate business" , "Bad luck" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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