# NTSB Accident SEA07LA172
> **Cessna 177RG** · 2007-06-19 · Oceanside, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA07LA172
- **Event ID:** 20070703X00871
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-06-19
- **Location:** Oceanside, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.181945, -117.304443
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 177RG
- **Registration:** N2144Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper installation of the propeller governor (gasket) by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a oil exhaustion induced total loss of engine power.  Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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