# NTSB Accident LAX95FA088
> **PIPER PA-28-180** · 1995-01-28 · BIG BEAR CITY, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX95FA088
- **Event ID:** 20001207X02878
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-01-28
- **Location:** BIG BEAR CITY, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.260185, -116.839141
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N9602J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper preflight inspection during which he failed to insure removal of the induction air system inlet covers.  This action resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.  A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's decision to not follow published takeoff procedures which would have permitted flight over lower elevation terrain.

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