# NTSB Accident LAX03FA074
> **Beech 95** · 2003-01-25 · Rancho Cucamong, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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