# NTSB Accident LAX94FA165
> **AYRES S-2R** · 1994-03-16 · RENO, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX94FA165
- **Event ID:** 20001206X00918
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-03-16
- **Location:** RENO, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.479759, -119.740829
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AYRES
- **Model:** S-2R
- **Registration:** N40237
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

AN UNDETERMINED PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE OIL SYSTEM, A DECISION TO FLY THE AIRPLANE WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY, AND PROGRESSIVE (PARTIAL) FAILURE OF THE ENGINE MASTER ROD AND BEARING.

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