# NTSB Accident LAX89FA021
> **CESSNA TR-182** · 1988-10-19 · PASO ROBLES, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89FA021
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27080
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-10-19
- **Location:** PASO ROBLES, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.609764, -120.759765
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** TR-182
- **Registration:** N739YS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE WHILE EXECUTING THE PUBLISHED INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE.

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