Aviation accident LAX04FA137

2 fatal · Piper PA-28-161 · 2004-02-16 · Jean, NV, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX04FA137
Event ID: 20040224X00229
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-02-16
Location: Jean, NV, USA
Coordinates: 35.768333, -115.329719

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-28-161
Registration: N9199Z
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

!!THIS CASE WAS MODIFIED JANUARY 31, 2006!! the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the rising terrain, while maneuvering at low altitude in a mountainous area.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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