# NTSB Accident LAX88FA134
> **BEECH D95A** · 1988-03-26 · SANTA MARIA, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX88FA134
- **Event ID:** 20001213X25269
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-03-26
- **Location:** SANTA MARIA, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.820526, -120.409698
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** D95A
- **Registration:** N8855M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ADEQUATELY COMPENSATE FOR THE LOSS OF POWER IN THE LEFT ENGINE AND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.

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