# NTSB Accident LAX90LA059
> **PIPER PA28-181** · 1989-12-30 · SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX90LA059
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29986
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-12-30
- **Location:** SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.499038, -120.119804
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA28-181
- **Registration:** N8138E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE DURING A NIGHT VISUAL APPROACH.

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