# NTSB Accident DEN90FA100
> **PIPER PA31-325** · 1990-04-26 · CEDAR CITY, UT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN90FA100
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22895
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-04-26
- **Location:** CEDAR CITY, UT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.590015, -113.189064
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA31-325
- **Registration:** N18PP
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDE OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN DURING A NIGHT VFR APPROACH FOR LANDING.

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