# NTSB Accident MIA97LA165
> **Cessna 172** · 1997-05-14 · VERO BEACH, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97LA165
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07980
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-05-14
- **Location:** VERO BEACH, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.639137, -80.389083
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N9504H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to ensure all articles in the aircraft were secured before flight, and subsequently, an oil can becoming lodged under the rudder pedals and preventing her from controlling the aircraft during landing.

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