# NTSB Accident LAX02LA279
> **Lockamy SONEX** · 2002-09-08 · OXNARD, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX02LA279
- **Event ID:** 20020913X01607
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-09-08
- **Location:** OXNARD, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.200832, -119.207221
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Lockamy
- **Model:** SONEX
- **Registration:** N164JL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the loosening of the tapered spacer, which resulted in the propeller hub separating from the crankshaft.  A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain for landing.

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