# NTSB Accident LAX91LA104
> **CESSNA 340A** · 1991-02-17 · TRUCKEE, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91LA104
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16475
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-02-17
- **Location:** TRUCKEE, CA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 340A
- **Registration:** N5350J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WHEN HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE PROBLEMS AND IMPROPERLY USED THE FUEL BOOST PUMPS CONTRARY TO THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK.  THE INITIAL CAUSE OF THE ENGINE SURGING COULD NOT BE DETERMINED.

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