# NTSB Accident LAX04LA178
> **Beech V35** · 2004-04-05 · Elko, NV, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04LA178
- **Event ID:** 20040409X00440
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-04-05
- **Location:** Elko, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.825, -115.791664
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** V35
- **Registration:** N7923M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper mixture leaning technique and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush.

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