# NTSB Accident LAX91FA207
> **CESSNA 205** · 1991-05-11 · FALLON, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91FA207
- **Event ID:** 20001212X17019
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-05-11
- **Location:** FALLON, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.500473, -118.289726
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 205
- **Registration:** N8360Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, STALL/SPIN, AND SUBSEQUENT IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

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