1 fatal · Piper PA-46-350P · 2001-02-21 · Paso Robles, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX01FA103
Event ID
20010227X00513
Type
Accident
Date
2001-02-21
Location
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Coordinates
35.467224, -120.851387
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-46-350P
Registration
N9176Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot/owner/operator's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff initial climb resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the dark night light condition.