# NTSB Accident LAX95LA232
> **CESSNA 401A** · 1995-07-01 · VAN NUYS, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX95LA232
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03987
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-07-01
- **Location:** VAN NUYS, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.219036, -118.440109
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 401A
- **Registration:** N444RJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the failure of the wing rib web due to undetected cracking in an area of known crack development around the landing gear side brace fitting.  The operator's failure to accomplish a Service Letter addressing the problem is a factor in the accident.

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