# NTSB Accident LAX92LA377
> **PIPER PA-32RT-300T** · 1992-09-08 · BAKER, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX92LA377
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15715
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-09-08
- **Location:** BAKER, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.310123, -116.039314
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32RT-300T
- **Registration:** N20926
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE UNKNOWN PILOTS IMPROPER USE OF THE THROTTLES WHICH RESULTED IN THE OVERBOOSTING OF THE ENGINE.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL IMPROPER MAINTENANCE IN ADJUSTING THE TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE AND THE OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE AFTER THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHICH RESTRICTED THE PILOT'S VISUAL OUTLOOK.

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