# NTSB Accident LAX97LA039
> **McDonnell Douglas 369D** · 1996-11-13 · HANA, HI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97LA039
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07069
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-11-13
- **Location:** HANA, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 20.769992, -155.990692
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 5
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas
- **Model:** 369D
- **Registration:** N8625F
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

subsequent failure of the spur adapter gearshaft (SAG), after 'retaining ring to compressor impeller machining' occurred and allowed the SAG to shift aft.  The mechanism which induced the ring to impeller machining was not determined.  Mountainous terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.

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