# NTSB Accident LAX94LA273
> **ADAMS THORPE T-18** · 1994-07-03 · STOCKTON, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX94LA273
- **Event ID:** 20001206X01770
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-07-03
- **Location:** STOCKTON, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.900161, -121.399581
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ADAMS
- **Model:** THORPE T-18
- **Registration:** N51079
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A VAPOR LOCK INDUCED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO INADEQUATE THERMAL SHIELDING OF THE FUEL PUMP AND LINES. SOFT TERRAIN IN THE LANDING AREA WAS A FACTOR.

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