2 fatal · PIPER PA-28R-180 · 1994-12-06 · GROVELAND, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX95FA044
Event ID
20001206X02735
Type
Accident
Date
1994-12-06
Location
GROVELAND, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.849067, -120.01062
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28R-180
Registration
N4510J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a nighttime descent into the airport over an unlighted mountainous area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction by attempting to make several cellular telephone calls during a critical phase of flight.