# NTSB Accident LAX98LA004
> **American 8KCAB** · 1997-10-04 · PAYSON, AZ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX98LA004
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09053
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-10-04
- **Location:** PAYSON, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.190494, -111.168998
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** American
- **Model:** 8KCAB
- **Registration:** N69BP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Directional control of the aircraft not maintained through the improper use of landing procedures/techniques.  A factor in this accident was the pilot's training regarding the proper techniques to be used during landing.

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