# NTSB Accident ATL04LA126
> **Piper PA 32R-301** · 2004-06-14 · Baxley, GA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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