# NTSB Accident LAX04FA102
> **Piper PA-32R-300** · 2004-01-21 · Big Pine, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04FA102
- **Event ID:** 20040203X00155
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-01-21
- **Location:** Big Pine, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.106388, -118.299163
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32R-300
- **Registration:** N8701E
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons.

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