# NTSB Accident LAX01FA186
> **Beech M35** · 2001-05-19 · NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX01FA186
- **Event ID:** 20010523X01010
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-05-19
- **Location:** NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.211666, -115.195556
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** M35
- **Registration:** N9820R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot/owner's failure to correctly install the oil filter, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a loss of engine power.  Also causal was his attempt to modify the design of the oil filter element adapter by breaking the bond between the base and the threaded shaft, which resulted in a loss of torque during filter element installation.

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