# NTSB Accident LAX01LA177
> **Beech E33A** · 2001-05-13 · So Lake Tahoe, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX01LA177
- **Event ID:** 20010518X00956
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-05-13
- **Location:** So Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.89389, -119.995277
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** E33A
- **Registration:** N464SR
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper aircraft handling and decision to prematurely raise the landing gear during takeoff.  Contributing factors were his lack of experience taking off under the high density altitude condition and his improper maintenance.

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