# NTSB Accident LAX04LA166
> **Globe GC-1B** · 2004-03-18 · Placerville, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04LA166
- **Event ID:** 20040324X00361
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-03-18
- **Location:** Placerville, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.721111, -120.758613
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Globe
- **Model:** GC-1B
- **Registration:** N369BZ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

a loss of engine power due to an improperly sized and installed set of sealing gaskets in the gascolator, which resulted in fuel starvation.  A factor to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.

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