# NTSB Accident LAX89LA247
> **PIPER PA-22** · 1989-07-26 · PLACERVILLE, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA247
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28873
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-26
- **Location:** PLACERVILLE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.729804, -120.799293
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22
- **Registration:** N5925D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AT THE LAST OVERHAUL WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE OF THE #3 MAIN BEARING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA FOR THE EMERGENCY LANDING.

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