# NTSB Accident LAX90DUD01
> **Wheeler Acft. Co. EXPRESS 100** · 1989-10-27 · W. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX90DUD01
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29617
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-27
- **Location:** W. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.030235, -118.42955
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Wheeler Acft. Co.
- **Model:** EXPRESS 100
- **Registration:** N200EX
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DUE TO THE WEARING AWAY OF THE PISTON PIN PLUG, CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS, AND THE BREAKAGE OF THE CONNECTING ROD AT THE LOWER END. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FORCED LANDING INTO A RESIDENTIAL AREA AS THE ONLY LANDING SITE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE.

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