# NTSB Accident LAX94FA212
> **PIPER PA-28R-201T** · 1994-05-02 · LA VERNE, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX94FA212
- **Event ID:** 20001206X01312
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-05-02
- **Location:** LA VERNE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.150363, -117.760398
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28R-201T
- **Registration:** N47628
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF A FLIGHT ROUTE AND EN ROUTE DESCENT ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITION AND THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

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