# NTSB Accident LAX89LA271
> **BEECH C23** · 1989-08-12 · S LAKE TAHOE, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA271
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29156
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-12
- **Location:** S LAKE TAHOE, CA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** C23
- **Registration:** N60482
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE AIRCRAFT'S ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWNDRAFT DURING TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE RELATED TO THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE CONDITION WHICH EXISTED AND THE AIRCRAFT'S DETERIORATED TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY.

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