# NTSB Accident LAX89FA189
> **PIPER PA-28-181** · 1989-05-09 · DUBLIN, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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