# NTSB Accident LAX91LA099
> **WALTER CHANDLER PHOENIX** · 1991-01-25 · CAYUCOS, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91LA099
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16345
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-01-25
- **Location:** CAYUCOS, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.480735, -120.919151
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** WALTER CHANDLER
- **Model:** PHOENIX
- **Registration:** N2027C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AND HIS MISJUDGMENT OF THE PROPER TOUCH DOWN POINT FOLLOWING THE PILOT'S DECISION TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS AN IN-FLIGHT SEPARATION OF THE TRIM TAB ROD FROM THE TRIM TAB, PRODUCING AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION.

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