# NTSB Accident LAX97LA021
> **McDonnell Douglas 369E** · 1996-10-17 · MESA, AZ, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97LA021
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06930
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-10-17
- **Location:** MESA, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.510612, -111.579071
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas
- **Model:** 369E
- **Registration:** N842LA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the selection of an unsuitable landing area by the flight instructor (CFI).  Factors relating to the accident were: soft/wet terrain in the selected landing area, and the crosswind condition.

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