# NTSB Accident LAX94LA259
> **MASCARI DISCOVERY S-12** · 1994-06-18 · SALINAS, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX94LA259
- **Event ID:** 20001206X01575
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-06-18
- **Location:** SALINAS, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.670185, -121.610137
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MASCARI
- **Model:** DISCOVERY S-12
- **Registration:** N999
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY DUE TO PREEXISTING CRACKING IN THE OXIDIZED AREA OF THE WELD, WITH SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE AND SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER AND REDUCTION GEAR BOX. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE EXCESSIVE TAXISPEED WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE BECOMING INADVERTENTLY AIRBORNE.

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