MINR · CESSNA 172M · 1994-03-23 · SANTA MARIA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX94LA173
Event ID
20001206X00940
Type
Accident
Date
1994-03-23
Location
SANTA MARIA, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.820896, -120.410751
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172M
Registration
N13620
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF AN INCORRECT MODEL MAGNETO BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO FOLLOW PUBLISHED AIRPLANE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.