# NTSB Accident LAX99FA262
> **Cessna 177B** · 1999-08-03 · TUSAYAN, AZ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX99FA262
- **Event ID:** 20001212X19546
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-08-03
- **Location:** TUSAYAN, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.030887, -112.019294
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 177B
- **Registration:** N19113
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

was the pilot's failure to have available and consult the FAA approved flight manual for performance data and, the high density altitude.  Contributing to the accident were the dual magneto and spark plug system issues affecting optimum engine performance.

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