# NTSB Accident LAX06FA129
> **Beech A36** · 2006-03-13 · Santa Monica, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX06FA129
- **Event ID:** 20060317X00321
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-03-13
- **Location:** Santa Monica, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.003612, -118.493888
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** A36
- **Registration:** N16JR
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of an aviation maintenance technician to properly torque and cotter pin the number 2 connecting rod bolts at their attach point to the crankshaft, which resulted in the separation of the connecting rod in flight, and complete power loss.

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