# NTSB Accident MIA02LA089
> **Cessna 421C** · 2002-04-25 · Tampa, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA02LA089
- **Event ID:** 20020429X00586
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-04-25
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.008888, -82.349441
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 421C
- **Registration:** N237SM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the fracture of the landing gear upper barrel due to fatigue cracking, caused by improper machining after the barrel was assembled during the manufacturing process, resulting in damage to the airplane.

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