# NTSB Accident LAX08LA154
> **MAULE MX-7-235** · 2008-05-23 · Boulder, MT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX08LA154
- **Event ID:** 20080606X00808
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-05-23
- **Location:** Boulder, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.320835, -112.069999
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MAULE
- **Model:** MX-7-235
- **Registration:** N5657Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's decision to continue flight at low altitude in instrument weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from a power line.  Contributing to the accident were low cloud and visibility conditions.

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