SERS · Piper PA 32R-301 · 2004-06-14 · Baxley, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL04LA126
Event ID
20040616X00819
Type
Accident
Date
2004-06-14
Location
Baxley, GA, USA
Coordinates
31.713611, -82.393608
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA 32R-301
Registration
N8451E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The mechanical malfunction of the autopilot pitch servo, and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate control pressure to manually retrim the pitch attitude.