# NTSB Accident LAX04LA089
> **Cessna 172L** · 2003-12-26 · Vacaville, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04LA089
- **Event ID:** 20040113X00055
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-12-26
- **Location:** Vacaville, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.376945, -121.962501
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172L
- **Registration:** N7668G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate hand prop starting procedure.

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