# NTSB Accident LAX93FA042
> **CESSNA TU-206F** · 1992-11-16 · CLEARLAKE, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX93FA042
- **Event ID:** 20001211X16049
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-11-16
- **Location:** CLEARLAKE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.959453, -122.639808
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** TU-206F
- **Registration:** N51198
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE EXHAUST VALVE FAILING DUE TO A COMPLETE FRACTURE WHICH RESULTED IN THE TOTAL LOSE OF ENGINE POWER.  FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE:  1) THE TERRAIN NOT BEING SUITABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING, AND 2) LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHICH HAMPERED THE PILOT'S ABILITY TO SEE THE TERRAIN.

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