# NTSB Accident LAX97LA280
> **North American NAVION B** · 1997-08-10 · LAS VEGAS, NV, USA · SERS
## 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.

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