# NTSB Accident LAX90LA035
> **CESSNA 177RG** · 1989-11-17 · VAN NUYS, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX90LA035
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29825
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-11-17
- **Location:** VAN NUYS, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.190849, -118.489768
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 177RG
- **Registration:** N2069Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE COWL AND BAFFLE SEALS DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE FOLLOWING AN OVERHAUL.

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