# NTSB Accident SEA03LA034
> **Beech E18S** · 2003-02-04 · Burlington, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA03LA034
- **Event ID:** 20030207X00180
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-02-04
- **Location:** Burlington, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.482776, -122.440002
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** E18S
- **Registration:** N48K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to adequately remove ice/frost from the aircraft and to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff.  An inadequate preflight was a factor.

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