# NTSB Accident LAX02GA201
> **Lockheed C-130A** · 2002-06-17 · Walker, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX02GA201
- **Event ID:** 20020621X00954
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-06-17
- **Location:** Walker, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.520557, -119.481941
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Lockheed
- **Model:** C-130A
- **Registration:** N130HP
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 4
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the inflight failure of the right wing due to fatigue cracking in the center wing lower skin and underlying structural members.  A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance procedures to detect fatigue cracking.

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