# NTSB Accident LAX91LA266
> **GRUMMAN HU-16E** · 1991-06-19 · PACIFIC OCEAN, PO · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91LA266
- **Event ID:** 20001212X17317
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-06-19
- **Location:** PACIFIC OCEAN, PO
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** GRUMMAN
- **Model:** HU-16E
- **Registration:** N7029C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN IN THE WATER CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. LOSS OF POWER ON THE NUMBER 2 ENGINE AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF QUALIFICATIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

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