# NTSB Accident DEN89FA141
> **Beech A36** · 1989-06-19 · SOUTH LAKE TAHO, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN89FA141
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28546
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-06-19
- **Location:** SOUTH LAKE TAHO, CA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** A36
- **Registration:** N1778W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FALURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO DIVERTED ATTENTION TOWARD AN OPEN ACFT DOOR.

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