1 fatal · Beech 95 · 2003-01-25 · Rancho Cucamong, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03FA074
Event ID
20030206X00174
Type
Accident
Date
2003-01-25
Location
Rancho Cucamong, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.130279, -117.609443
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Beech
Model
95
Registration
N2733Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The fracture and separation of a propeller blade during cruise flight due to fatigue and corrosion pits in the blade pilot bore, and an improper overhaul of the separated propeller by repair station personnel. Factors contributing to the accident were the FAA's inadequate surveillance of the repair station, and the repair station's inadequate procedures.