2 fatal · PIPER PA-28-181 · 1989-05-09 · DUBLIN, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX89FA189
Event ID
20001213X28335
Type
Accident
Date
1989-05-09
Location
DUBLIN, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.70972, -121.91027
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-28-181
Registration
N8078V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT DECIDED TO CONTINUE VFR FLIGHT AFTER ENCOUNTERING INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN AN AREA OF RISING MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOTS LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING.