# NTSB Accident LAX03LA130
> **Piper PA-28-181** · 2003-04-06 · Baker, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03LA130
- **Event ID:** 20030411X00488
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-04-06
- **Location:** Baker, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.25, -116.050003
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-181
- **Registration:** N8465R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the separation of a propeller blade tip due to fatigue cracking that resulted from improper maintenance repair procedures.

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