# NTSB Accident LAX97FA253
> **Mooney M20J** · 1997-07-18 · PLACERVILLE, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97FA253
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08412
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-18
- **Location:** PLACERVILLE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.729408, -120.799636
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M20J
- **Registration:** N405LA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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