# NTSB Accident LAX92FA058
> **PIPER PA31-350** · 1991-12-10 · TEMPLE BAR, AZ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX92FA058
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18611
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-12-10
- **Location:** TEMPLE BAR, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.019622, -114.289299
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 5
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 5
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA31-350
- **Registration:** N350MR
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION BY NOT ELECTING TO PROCEED TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT AND TO CONTINUE TO THE FLIGHT UNDER VISUAL FLIGHT RULES INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.  THE LOW CEILINGS AND VISIBILITIES ACROSS THE FLIGHT ROUTE AND THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

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