4 fatal · Piper PA-32R-301 · 1999-04-04 · WARNER SPRINGS, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX99FA138
Event ID
20001205X00486
Type
Accident
Date
1999-04-04
Location
WARNER SPRINGS, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.279205, -116.600914
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-32R-301
Registration
N9254Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot disregarded his weather briefing and attempted flight into areas of forecast and reported icing and moderate to severe turbulence. The airplane encountered mountain wave activity resulting in an overload condition and in-flight separation of the left wing and stabilator. Mountainous terrain, icing conditions, and turbulence were factors in the accident.