# NTSB Accident LAX96LA144
> **Eiriavion Oy PIK 20D** · 1996-03-23 · HOLLISTER, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA144
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05435
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-03-23
- **Location:** HOLLISTER, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.890022, -121.239471
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Eiriavion Oy
- **Model:** PIK 20D
- **Registration:** N4HT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper in-flight decision to take a longer than necessary route back to the airport during a period of marginal lift.

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