# NTSB Accident LAX02LA269
> **Cessna 172N** · 2002-08-31 · Lakeside, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX02LA269
- **Event ID:** 20020913X01605
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-31
- **Location:** Lakeside, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.855769, -116.92974
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N739ZV
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the engine to respond for undetermined reasons.  Also causal was the student's decision to continue the simulated emergency maneuver to an altitude that was insufficient to allow for contingency options.  The unsuitable nature of the terrain selected for the landing terrain was a factor in the accident.

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