# NTSB Accident LAX95LA065
> **PIPER PA-22-161** · 1994-12-29 · ELKO, NV, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX95LA065
- **Event ID:** 20001206X02758
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-12-29
- **Location:** ELKO, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.950954, -115.790649
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22-161
- **Registration:** N2269Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF.

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