# NTSB Accident LAX01FA279
> **Beech F-33A** · 2001-08-15 · MOBILE, AZ, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX01FA279
- **Event ID:** 20010828X01802
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-08-15
- **Location:** MOBILE, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.980556, -112.239723
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** F-33A
- **Registration:** N3172P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The flying pilot's initiation of an intentional maneuver at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance.  Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.

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