# NTSB Accident LAX98LA057
> **Saab-Scania AB (Saab) 340B** · 1997-12-11 · VENTURA, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX98LA057
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09334
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-12-11
- **Location:** VENTURA, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.189346, -119.170921
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 16
- **Total aboard:** 17
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Saab-Scania AB (Saab)
- **Model:** 340B
- **Registration:** N329AE
- **FAR Part:** 121
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Seat belt not used.  A related factor was the unforecasted severe air turbulence.

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