# NTSB Accident LAX92LA360
> **SOCATA TB-10** · 1992-08-23 · BIG BEAR, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX92LA360
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15456
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-08-23
- **Location:** BIG BEAR, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.25962, -116.840095
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 4
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SOCATA
- **Model:** TB-10
- **Registration:** N20BN
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOTS DECISION TO ATTEMPT CROSSING A RIDGE LINE AT AN ALTITUDE INSUFFICIENT TO ALLOW FOR CONTINGENCY ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN ENCOUNTER WITH DOWN DRAFTS OR TURBULENCE.  FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE FLIGHT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWN DRAFT.

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