SERS · North American NAVION B · 1997-08-10 · LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97LA280
Event ID
20001208X08673
Type
Accident
Date
1997-08-10
Location
LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
Coordinates
36.2094, -115.120185
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
North American
Model
NAVION B
Registration
N512AK
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The separation of the number 3 cylinder due to improper overhaul procedures, and the failure to adequately torque the cylinder hold down nuts and through bolts to specification.