# NTSB Accident FTW98FA157
> **Cessna T207A** · 1998-03-24 · MONUMENT VALLEY, UT, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98FA157
- **Event ID:** 20001211X09661
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-03-24
- **Location:** MONUMENT VALLEY, UT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.080669, -110.249114
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** T207A
- **Registration:** N73780
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The engine's total power loss due to the induction air ducting separating because of inadequate maintenance by company personnel.  Factors were the failure of the manufacturer to provide non-standard operating procedures in their airplane's information manual, and the failure of the FAA to require non-standard operating procedures in the manufacturer's airplane information manual; and the soft, sandy, unsuitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.

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