# NTSB Accident LAX04GA051
> **Piper PA-28-180** · 2003-11-22 · Big Bear City, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04GA051
- **Event ID:** 20031201X01970
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-11-22
- **Location:** Big Bear City, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.257778, -116.70333
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N7292W
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilots inadequate preflight planning and intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions.  Contributing to this accident was the fact that it was a dark night with no moon illumination.

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