# NTSB Accident LAX96LA072
> **CESSNA P210N** · 1995-12-14 · GRASS VALLEY, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA072
- **Event ID:** 20001207X05031
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-12-14
- **Location:** GRASS VALLEY, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.180633, -120.979896
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** P210N
- **Registration:** N4598K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the failure of the pilot to follow the before starting engine checklist and ensure that the landing gear selector was in the down position, and the pilot's decision to takeoff with a known aircraft deficiency.

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