# NTSB Accident LAX04FA137
> **Piper PA-28-161** · 2004-02-16 · Jean, NV, USA · FATL
## 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.

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