# NTSB Accident LAX94FA159
> **PIPER PA-28-180** · 1994-03-12 · LOS ANGELES, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX94FA159
- **Event ID:** 20001206X00917
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-03-12
- **Location:** LOS ANGELES, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.029399, -118.43077
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N8129W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the failure of the upper engine compartment cowl to remain attached to the lower cowl during initial climb as a result of inadequate maintenance and replacement practices by the aircraft owner.

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