# NTSB Accident LAX91FA138
> **PIPER PA-28R-201T** · 1991-03-20 · VACAVILLE, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91FA138
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16617
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-03-20
- **Location:** VACAVILLE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.410739, -122.009315
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28R-201T
- **Registration:** N2776M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT AT NIGHT UNDER LOW CLOUDS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE OVER RISING TERRAIN.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, THE ADVERSE WEATHER AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS, AND THE CONTROLLER'S INACCURATE RESPONSE TO THE PILOT'S COMMENT ABOUT FLYING OVER FLAT TERRAIN.

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