# NTSB Accident ATL03FA133
> **Piper PA-46-310P** · 2003-08-31 · Hilton Head Is, SC, USA · FATL
## 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.

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