# NTSB Accident LAX04FA061
> **Piper PA-28R-200** · 2003-12-08 · Chino Hills, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04FA061
- **Event ID:** 20031212X02024
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-12-08
- **Location:** Chino Hills, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.913612, -117.730552
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28R-200
- **Registration:** N16264
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by which he conducted VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions.  Mountainous terrain, dark night conditions and the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing are contributing factors.

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