# NTSB Accident LAX07FA103
> **PIPER PA-28-235** · 2007-03-08 · Tooele, UT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX07FA103
- **Event ID:** 20070316X00301
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-03-08
- **Location:** Tooele, UT, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-235
- **Registration:** N9381W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the wings and horizontal stabilizers. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions, clouds, turbulence and icing conditions.

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