# NTSB Accident LAX93FA141
> **PIPER PA-32RT-300** · 1993-03-07 · BIG BEAR CITY, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX93FA141
- **Event ID:** 20001211X11994
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-03-07
- **Location:** BIG BEAR CITY, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.259826, -116.840103
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 4
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 6
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32RT-300
- **Registration:** N2221G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A PARTIAL LOSS OF TAKEOFF POWER DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION WHICH FAILED TO DETECT MAGNETO AND SPARK PLUG DEFICIENCIES. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT FAILED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF AFTER TWO UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO GET AIRBORNE. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF PILOTING EXPERIENCE.

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