# NTSB Accident LAX97LA028
> **Leibert BD-5B** · 1996-10-30 · PHOENIX, AZ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97LA028
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06935
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-10-30
- **Location:** PHOENIX, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.440341, -111.850677
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Leibert
- **Model:** BD-5B
- **Registration:** N169DS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, due to an undetermined cooling system malfunction.  A related factor was: soft terrain in the forced landing area.

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