# NTSB Accident LAX90FA007
> **CESSNA T207A** · 1989-10-10 · GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX90FA007
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29624
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-10
- **Location:** GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.029907, -112.020851
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** T207A
- **Registration:** N7602U
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE INFLIGHT FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S POWERPLANT AS A RESULT METAL FATIGUE WHICH ALLOWED THE CRANKSHAFT TO FRACTURE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN OF THE GRAND CANYON WHICH DID NOT ALLOW A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA.

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