# NTSB Accident LAX89LA274
> **PIPER PA-38-112** · 1989-08-13 · BENSON, AZ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA274
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29159
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-13
- **Location:** BENSON, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.19078, -110.38002
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-38-112
- **Registration:** N2471D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING AN EMERGENCY DESCENT AND TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S ANXIOUSNESS IN OVER-REACTING TO A SITUATION AND PREMATURELY ENTERING A POWER-OFF FORCED LANDING.

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