# NTSB Accident LAX94FA323
> **LOCKHEED C-130A** · 1994-08-13 · PEARBLOSSOM, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX94FA323
- **Event ID:** 20001206X02066
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-08-13
- **Location:** PEARBLOSSOM, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.389316, -117.740646
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** LOCKHEED
- **Model:** C-130A
- **Registration:** N135FF
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 4
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the inflight failure of the right wing due to fatigue cracking in the underside right wing skin and overlying doubler.  A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance procedures to detect fatigue cracking.

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