# NTSB Accident LAX96LA070
> **Cessna 208B** · 1995-12-12 · SACRAMENTO, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA070
- **Event ID:** 20001207X05029
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-12-12
- **Location:** SACRAMENTO, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.510749, -121.490005
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 208B
- **Registration:** N987FE
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot was given an erroneous wind velocity due to a malfunctioning wind gauge in the control tower.  Factors relating to the accident were: the high/gusty wind conditions, and the pilot's improper evaluation of the actual wind condition.

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