# NTSB Accident LAX93LA079
> **PIPER PA-18-125** · 1992-12-31 · HERALD, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX93LA079
- **Event ID:** 20001211X16192
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-12-31
- **Location:** HERALD, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.330509, -121.140205
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18-125
- **Registration:** N3872C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE AND HIS FAILURE TO TAKE TIMELY REMEDIAL ACTION TO CORRECT A HIGH SINK RATE PRIOR TO COLLIDING WITH THE GROUND.

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