# NTSB Accident SEA89LA173
> **MILLER SPECIAL JM-2** · 1989-09-15 · RENO, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA89LA173
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29502
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-09-15
- **Location:** RENO, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.709888, -119.819313
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MILLER
- **Model:** SPECIAL JM-2
- **Registration:** N74M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

STRUCTURAL FAILURE WHEN DESIGN STRESS LIMITS WERE EXCEEDED AFTER ENCOUNTERING HAZARDOUS METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.

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