# NTSB Accident LAX00LA087
> **Air Tractor AT-301** · 2000-02-02 · BRAWLEY, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX00LA087
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20510
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-02-02
- **Location:** BRAWLEY, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.019256, -115.449279
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Air Tractor
- **Model:** AT-301
- **Registration:** N23043
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Failure of the engine due to improper installation of the intake and exhaust push rods (components were switched) by unknown maintenance personnel.

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