# NTSB Accident LAX91FA181
> **PIPER PA-28-181** · 1991-04-21 · CARPENTERIA, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91FA181
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16796
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-04-21
- **Location:** CARPENTERIA, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.429157, -119.520561
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-181
- **Registration:** N8019N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

1) INADEQUATE WEATHER EVALUATION BY THE PILOT, 2) POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO TRY AND CONTINUE VMC FLIGHT, AND 3) THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

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