# NTSB Accident ATL96LA131
> **Beech A23** · 1996-09-20 · TARBORO, NC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL96LA131
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06682
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-09-20
- **Location:** TARBORO, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.899814, -77.550277
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** A23
- **Registration:** N8879M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

fatigue failure of the propeller blade.  Factors relating to the accident were: corrosion pit(s) on the propeller blade, and inadequate maintenance/inspection of the propeller.

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