# NTSB Accident LAX91LA189
> **PIPER PA 38-112** · 1991-05-01 · FRESNO, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91LA189
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16828
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-05-01
- **Location:** FRESNO, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.789512, -119.759811
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA 38-112
- **Registration:** N2578L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS DURING THE LANDING TOUCHDOWN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY WHILE ANALYZING THE FORECAST WINDS DURING PREFLIGHT PLANNING, AND THE STRONG WIND CONDITIONS THAT EXISTED DURING HIS LANDING.

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