# NTSB Accident LAX97LA182
> **Ayres S2R-T-34** · 1997-05-08 · TONOPAH, AZ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97LA182
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07951
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-05-08
- **Location:** TONOPAH, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.429359, -113.049377
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Ayres
- **Model:** S2R-T-34
- **Registration:** N4011G
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the failure of the power turbine due to an overtemperature condition created by an improperly adjusted fuel control.  A factor in the accident was the tripped circuit breaker which prevented the wing lights from operating during the forced night landing.

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