# NTSB Accident LAX08FA190
> **CESSNA 172M** · 2008-06-17 · Pahala, HI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX08FA190
- **Event ID:** 20080630X00944
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-06-17
- **Location:** Pahala, HI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 19.200555, -155.604446
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172M
- **Registration:** N13713
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to remain clear of rising terrain while deviating from his planned route of flight.  Contributing to the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain.

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