SERS · Beech 35-C33A · 2005-04-20 · Paso Robles, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX05LA140
Event ID
20050421X00490
Type
Accident
Date
2005-04-20
Location
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.655277, -120.620552
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Beech
Model
35-C33A
Registration
N299X
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the separation of the number 4 engine cylinder due to improperly torqued cylinder hold down nuts. A finding in this accident was the lack of a shoulder restraint system in the airplane, which contributed to the occupants' injuries.