# NTSB Accident LAX87FA309
> **BEECH C-55** · 1987-08-23 · SALTON CITY, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX87FA309
- **Event ID:** 20001213X31836
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1987-08-23
- **Location:** SALTON CITY, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.479061, -116.100715
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** C-55
- **Registration:** N3784Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S INABILITY TO RECOVER CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AFTER IT ENTERED A SPIN.

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