# NTSB Accident LAX04LA312
> **Beech F33A** · 2004-09-03 · Fresno, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04LA312
- **Event ID:** 20040910X01394
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-09-03
- **Location:** Fresno, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.767501, -119.718055
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** F33A
- **Registration:** N1854N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's loss of pitch control authority during landing flare due to an autopilot system failure that inhibited control yoke movement.  A factor was inadequate autopilot system maintenance.

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