# NTSB Accident LAX93LA183
> **CESSNA 172N** · 1993-04-23 · NEEDLES, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX93LA183
- **Event ID:** 20001211X12176
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-04-23
- **Location:** NEEDLES, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.779815, -114.590309
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N6292D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the total loss of engine power due to the failure of the magneto in the ignition system.  The magneto failure resulted from the operator's lack of voluntary compliance with the manufacturers suggested overhaul cycle.

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