# NTSB Accident CEN15LA050
> **CESSNA 401A** · 2014-11-17 · Fulton, MO, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN15LA050
- **Event ID:** 20141118X30503
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-11-17
- **Location:** Fulton, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.837501, -92.008888
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 401A
- **Registration:** N401ME
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to inspect and maintain the magnetos in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s specifications.

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