# NTSB Accident LAX05LA324
> **Piper PA-18-150** · 2005-08-31 · Mountain City, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX05LA324
- **Event ID:** 20051101X01769
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-08-31
- **Location:** Mountain City, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.766666, -115.316665
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18-150
- **Registration:** N2333J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain, which led to a stall and impact with trees and terrain.

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