# NTSB Accident LAX91FA086
> **PIPER PA-24-180** · 1991-01-30 · DUNSMUIR, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91FA086
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16326
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-01-30
- **Location:** DUNSMUIR, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.189376, -122.26062
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-180
- **Registration:** N7194P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S DELAYED GO-AROUND ATTEMPT AND IMPROPER USE OF CARBURETOR HEAT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A DEGRADATION OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION FROM SAND AND RUST.

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