# NTSB Accident LAX89LA327
> **CESSNA 210B** · 1989-09-27 · NEWPORT BEACH, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA327
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29427
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-09-27
- **Location:** NEWPORT BEACH, CA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 210B
- **Registration:** N9615X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE'S CRANKSHAFT, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. THE PILOT DITCHED THE AIRPLANE BECAUSE HE WAS UNABLE TO GLIDE TO SHORE.

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