# NTSB Accident LAX89FA013
> **PIPER PA-32-300** · 1988-10-12 · SANTA MARIA, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89FA013
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27077
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-10-12
- **Location:** SANTA MARIA, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.819938, -120.409126
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N6198H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT I.F.R. PROCEDURES WHEREAS HE DESCENDED BELOW THE FINAL APPROACH FIX ALTITUDE.

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