# NTSB Accident LAX02FA266
> **Airbus Industrie A320-231** · 2002-08-29 · Phoenix, AZ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX02FA266
- **Event ID:** 20020913X01603
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-29
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.440277, -112.00222
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 9
- **Uninjured:** 149
- **Total aboard:** 159
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Airbus Industrie
- **Model:** A320-231
- **Registration:** N635AW
- **FAR Part:** 121
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The captain's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent application of asymmetrical engine thrust while attempting to move the #1 thrust lever out of reverse.  A factor in the accident was the crew's inadequate coordination and crew resource management.

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