# NTSB Accident SEA90FA098
> **PIPER PA-28-161** · 1990-06-08 · SUSANVILLE, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA90FA098
- **Event ID:** 20001212X23535
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-06-08
- **Location:** SUSANVILLE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.570663, -120.609428
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N47472
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

AN IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION ON THE PART OF THE PILOT WHEN HE MISJUDGED THE AIRCRAFT'S CLIMB IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO RISING TERRAIN.

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