2 fatal · Piper PA-46-310P · 2003-08-31 · Hilton Head Is, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL03FA133
Event ID
20030904X01454
Type
Accident
Date
2003-08-31
Location
Hilton Head Is, SC, USA
Coordinates
32.235279, -80.6875
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-46-310P
Registration
N70DL
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a VFR pattern for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with terrain. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in his failure to secure the fuel cap.