# NTSB Accident IAD03FA053
> **Beech 24R** · 2003-05-11 · WAUSEON, OH, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD03FA053
- **Event ID:** 20030528X00738
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-05-11
- **Location:** WAUSEON, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.601665, -84.116943
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** 24R
- **Registration:** N4347W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilots failure to maintain control during the approach-to-landing.  Factors were the high wind gusts and turbulence, and the pilot's decision to fly in those conditions.

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