# NTSB Accident LAX03LA289
> **Butzbach Smith Miniplane DSA1** · 2003-09-16 · Escondido, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03LA289
- **Event ID:** 20030918X01558
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-09-16
- **Location:** Escondido, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.183334, -117
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Butzbach
- **Model:** Smith Miniplane DSA1
- **Registration:** N40DB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's low level aerobatic maneuver and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.

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