# NTSB Accident LAX01FA103
> **Piper PA-46-350P** · 2001-02-21 · Paso Robles, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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