# NTSB Accident LAX95LA215
> **Issoire-Aviation PIK-30** · 1995-06-18 · DAYTON, NV, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX95LA215
- **Event ID:** 20001207X03748
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-06-18
- **Location:** DAYTON, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.260726, -119.479324
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Issoire-Aviation
- **Model:** PIK-30
- **Registration:** N30PK
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's delayed decision to extend and use the engine to maintain adequate terrain clearance after encountering downdrafts.

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