# NTSB Accident LAX89LA279
> **PIPER PA-38-112** · 1989-08-14 · FRESNO, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA279
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29161
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-14
- **Location:** FRESNO, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.750659, -119.670547
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-38-112
- **Registration:** N2469F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND COLLISION WITH THE RUNWAY.

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