Sep 6, 2006
Accident
Destroyed Porterville, CA
Injuries2 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering over rising terrain in a box canyon. Also causal was the pilot's failure to adhere to procedures/directives regarding minimum altitude requirements.
NTSB LAX06GA287