# NTSB Accident LAX94LA173
> **CESSNA 172M** · 1994-03-23 · SANTA MARIA, CA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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