# NTSB Accident LAX89LA147
> **PIPER PA-31-350** · 1989-04-04 · SALINAS, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA147
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28115
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-04-04
- **Location:** SALINAS, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.71907, -121.629562
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-31-350
- **Registration:** N59973
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TAXIWAY ALIGNMENT, WHEN HE DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION, WHILE TAXIING. THE LOCATION OF THE PARKED AIRCRAFT WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

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