# NTSB Accident LAX95FA044
> **PIPER PA-28R-180** · 1994-12-06 · GROVELAND, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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